Dunedin - Taieri Mouth surfForecast / Otago / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 02 Jan 2026 NZDT
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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
14.3° C
(Which is 2.1°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 03) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s 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 12 days are 2.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 09) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jan 09) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 3rd Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 3rd Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 9th Jan)6.5ft (2.0m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dunedin - Taieri Mouth over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
E
1.4
SSW
1.3
S
1.2
S
1.1
S
1.1
SSE
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.1
S
Period(s) (?)867777161514131312121012111110101218
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)641451541391131211401231136811391907312387582827356
Wind
(km/h)
20
SW
25
SSW
10
WSW
10
SW
15
SE
15
ENE
10
NE
15
ENE
5
WSW
5
ENE
15
E
5
NW
5
S
10
ESE
5
N
10
SW
10
ESE
10
WNW
5
NW
10
N
15
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
glassglassonglasscross-
off
onoffglasscross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:33PM
1.87
3:07AM
2.05
3:27PM
1.92
4:00AM
2.08
4:19PM
1.94
4:52AM
2.07
5:11PM
1.92
5:44AM
2.01
6:03PM
1.87
6:35AM
1.93
6:55PM
1.79
7:26AM
1.82
7:49PM
1.71
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:43PM
0.02
9:20AM
0.11
9:38PM
-0.02
10:15AM
0.09
10:33PM
-0.03
11:08AM
0.10
11:27PM
-0.00
12:01PM
0.12
12:20AM
0.05
12:54PM
0.17
1:14AM
0.14
1:46PM
0.23
2:08AM
0.23
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Sunrise5:52--5:52--5:54--5:54--5:56--5:56--5:58--
Sunset-9:31--9:31--9:31--9:31--9:31--9:31--9:30-
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clear
clear
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part cloud
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rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-----------------1144
Temp. °C141411131311181714161614171614191616192014
Feels °C (?)99710108151413121213151413171416192011
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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 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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