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Otago Peninsula - Sandfly Bay Surf Forecast
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Otago Peninsula - Sandfly Bay surfForecast / Otago / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Wednesday 15 Apr 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Otago Peninsula - Sandfly Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Otago Peninsula - Sandfly Bay sea temperature is
14.3° C
(Which is 2.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Otago Peninsula - Sandfly Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Otago Peninsula - Sandfly Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 17) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Otago Peninsula - Sandfly Bay in the next 16 days are 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Friday (Apr 17) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 17th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Tue 21st Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Wed 22nd Apr) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Otago Peninsula - Sandfly Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Thu morning, calm by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, strong winds from the SE by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wed 22 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 240 | 1147 | 2940 | 639 | 250 | 261 | 208 | 208 | 160 | 102 | 211 | 138 | 216 | 415 | 311 | 329 | 528 | 1146 | 3307 | 4937 | 4539 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | off | cross- off | on | glass | cross- off | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | glass | |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:28AM 1.83 | 2:49PM 1.86 | 3:13AM 1.85 | 3:36PM 1.90 | 4:01AM 1.85 | 4:26PM 1.92 | 4:52AM 1.82 | 5:20PM 1.92 | 5:46AM 1.78 | 6:17PM 1.89 | 6:46AM 1.74 | 7:19PM 1.86 | 7:49AM 1.70 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:43AM 0.20 | 9:08PM 0.15 | 9:29AM 0.15 | 9:57PM 0.12 | 10:17AM 0.12 | 10:47PM 0.11 | 11:05AM 0.11 | 11:37PM 0.12 | 11:55AM 0.12 | 12:30AM 0.16 | 12:48PM 0.15 | 1:25AM 0.21 | 1:45PM 0.20 | |||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wed 22 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:49 | |
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Rain (mm) | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 | - | 9 | 11 | 1 | 2 | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 4 | -1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 13 | |
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Information about the Otago Peninsula - Sandfly Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Otago Peninsula - Sandfly Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Otago Peninsula - Sandfly Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Otago Peninsula - Sandfly Bay surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Otago Peninsula - Sandfly Bay) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Otago Peninsula - Sandfly Bay may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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