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Dunedin - Taieri Mouth Surf Forecast
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Dunedin - Taieri Mouth surfForecast / Otago / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 13 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Dunedin - Taieri Mouth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Dunedin - Taieri Mouth sea temperature is
12.6° C
(Which is 2.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dunedin - Taieri Mouth this week:
The surf forecast for Dunedin - Taieri Mouth over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dunedin - Taieri Mouth in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 4s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 14th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 14th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 14th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dunedin - Taieri Mouth over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | |
3393 | 5201 | 1325 | 1065 | 1065 | 851 | 650 | 411 | 324 | 334 | 376 | 344 | 180 | 161 | 67 | 113 | 98 | 121 | 78 | 66 | 44 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | off | glassy | |
High Tide | 11:59PM1.72m | 12:23PM1.78m | 00:48AM1.79m | 1:13PM1.89m | 1:37AM1.85m | 2:05PM1.98m | 2:28AM1.88m | 2:59PM2.04m | 3:21AM1.90m | 3:54PM2.06m | 4:16AM1.89m | 4:51PM2.03m | 5:14AM1.86m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:45PM0.23m | 6:09AM0.21m | 6:34PM0.16m | 6:56AM0.13m | 7:26PM0.11m | 7:46AM0.07m | 8:19PM0.09m | 8:38AM0.03m | 9:15PM0.09m | 9:34AM0.02m | 10:13PM0.11m | 10:32AM0.03m | 11:13PM0.14m | 11:33AM0.06m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:58 |
 | 5:20 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:13 | — | 5:12 |
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Temp °C | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
8 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 16 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 |
 kJ | 1439 | 1985 | 1325 | 1065 | 1065 | 851 | 650 | 411 | 324 | 334 | 376 | 344 | 180 | 161 | 67 | 113 | 98 | 121 | 78 | 66 | 44 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | SSW 22 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | NE 4 | ENE 10 | S 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 11 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 647 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 46 | 124 | 243 | 79 | 32 | 22 | 3 | 20 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 9 | ENE 10 | S 26 | E 9 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 12 | NE 4 | ENE 11 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | ENE 10 | S 8 | SE 11 | SE 10 | S 20 | — |
| kJ | 37 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 26 | 3 | 23 | 9 | 16 | 19 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 7 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3393 | 5201 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 |
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The above surf forecast table for Dunedin - Taieri Mouth provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 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).
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