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Dunedin - Taieri Mouth surfForecast / Otago / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Friday 16 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
14.8° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 17) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period. 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 1.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 22) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 17) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 17th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 17th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 22nd Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 18s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu night, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thu
22
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
1
1
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
1
E
1
E
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.4
SW
0.5
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
1.7
SSW
Period(s) (?)1312121288121111101011131313121211121018
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3612712101861241242031731339297791091541491553663132741794
Wind
(km/h)
20
ENE
15
E
10
SSE
10
SSW
10
S
10
SSE
0
WSW
5
SE
15
ESE
10
NNE
10
ENE
25
ENE
10
NE
20
ENE
30
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
25
ENE
5
NNW
30
SW
35
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		oncross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		glassglassoncrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		glasscross-
off		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:06AM
1.66
2:21PM
1.59
2:47AM
1.71
3:01PM
1.63
3:26AM
1.75
3:38PM
1.66
4:03AM
1.78
4:16PM
1.67
4:41AM
1.79
4:53PM
1.68
5:18AM
1.78
5:31PM
1.67
5:57AM
1.76
6:12PM
1.66
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:08AM
0.45
8:20PM
0.37
8:51AM
0.41
9:02PM
0.32
9:32AM
0.37
9:43PM
0.27
10:12AM
0.33
10:23PM
0.24
10:52AM
0.31
11:04PM
0.22
11:33AM
0.30
11:46PM
0.22
12:15PM
0.30
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thu
22
Sunrise-6:07--6:09--6:09--6:11--6:13--6:15--6:16-
Sunset--9:28--9:27--9:25--9:25--9:24--9:23--9:22
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
552-----------------2
Temp. °C131111111213111213121617121616131920151410
Feels °C (?)98999109999121291110915161482
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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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