Otago Peninsula - Tomahawk Beach surf forecast from 6 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 9 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 8 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, S swell with 861 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 6 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Otago Peninsula - Tomahawk Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Otago Peninsula - Tomahawk Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 06) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Otago Peninsula - Tomahawk Beach in the next 16 days are 1.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 08) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (Oct 09) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Tue 6th Oct) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 9th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 8th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Otago Peninsula - Tomahawk Beach over the next 16 days.
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