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Dunedin - Taieri Mouth Surf Forecast
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Dunedin - Taieri Mouth surfForecast / Otago / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 24 Oct 2025 NZDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dunedin - Taieri Mouth this week:
The surf forecast for Dunedin - Taieri Mouth over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 25) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dunedin - Taieri Mouth in the next 12 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 26) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 25) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 25th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 25th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 26th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dunedin - Taieri Mouth over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 5°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 2°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 1102 | 299 | 305 | 582 | 3364 | 1043 | 922 | 401 | 722 | 337 | 223 | 100 | 388 | 970 | 678 | 1806 | 560 | 762 | 1044 | 826 | 3199 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | glass | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 5:53AM 1.65 | 6:11PM 1.53 | 6:38AM 1.60 | 6:58PM 1.47 | 7:27AM 1.55 | 7:48PM 1.42 | 8:19AM 1.51 | 8:42PM 1.39 | 9:14AM 1.50 | 9:37PM 1.40 | 10:09AM 1.53 | 10:30PM 1.44 | 11:00AM 1.58 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:37PM 0.41 | 12:11PM 0.48 | 12:25AM 0.47 | 1:02PM 0.53 | 1:16AM 0.52 | 1:56PM 0.57 | 2:10AM 0.55 | 2:50PM 0.58 | 3:04AM 0.54 | 3:43PM 0.55 | 3:56AM 0.49 | 4:32PM 0.50 | 4:45AM 0.42 | ||||||||||
Fri 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | ||
| Sunset | 8:16 | - | - | 8:19 | - | - | 8:20 | - | - | 8:21 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:23 | - | - | 8:25 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 6 | 3 | - | 5 | 1 | 10 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | ||
| Temp. °C | 15 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 12 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 1 | -2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 9 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Otago
The wind is still offshore at Dunedin - Taieri Mouth (light winds from the WNW at DunedinAeroAws 14 km from Dunedin - Taieri Mouth). 1.4m 11s groundswell from the SSW with a 0.6m 3s local chop from the W. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
Actual: 47 min ago
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Information about the Dunedin - Taieri Mouth Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Dunedin - Taieri Mouth provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Dunedin - Taieri Mouth can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dunedin - Taieri Mouth 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 (Dunedin - Taieri Mouth) 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 Dunedin - Taieri Mouth 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.
Dunedin - Taieri Mouth is 30 km (19 miles) from Dunedin. If you plan a holiday in Otago, look for hotels and other accommodation in Dunedin. Dunedin has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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