Otago Peninsula - Smaills Beach surf forecast from 26 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 2 Nov, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 29 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 6,997 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 28 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Otago Peninsula - Smaills Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Otago Peninsula - Smaills Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 28) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Otago Peninsula - Smaills Beach in the next 16 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 29) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 01) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 28th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Mon 2nd Nov) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 29th Oct) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Otago Peninsula - Smaills Beach over the next 16 days.
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