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Warrington surfForecast / Otago / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 19 Jan 2026 NZDT
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Warrington surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Warrington sea temperature is
15.0° C
 (Which is 2.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Warrington this week:

The surf forecast for Warrington over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 22) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Warrington in the next 12 days are 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 23) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 11s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 25) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Thu 22nd Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 22nd Jan)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 23rd Jan)6ft (1.8m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Warrington over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Mon night, fresh winds from the NE by Wed morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 47mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Sat night).

Mon
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
3
3
2
3
0
1
1
1
1
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
NE
0.4
SE
0.3
ESE
0.7
ENE
1.1
NE
1.3
NE
1.9
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.9
E
1.6
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.5
E
1.4
E
1.3
E
1.2
E
1
E
0.9
E
1.1
E
1.2
E
Period(s) (?)8774556788910121211111010101212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)201291149100260306356383575523857647493401296194149333390
Wind
(km/h)
15
NE
10
NNE
10
ENE
20
ENE
20
NE
25
NNE
25
NE
20
NNE
10
ENE
0
E
15
SW
25
SW
30
SW
25
WSW
25
WSW
30
WSW
30
WSW
20
SW
10
WSW
15
WSW
20
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onononononononononglassoffoffoffoffcross-
off		offoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off		off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:57AM
1.75
5:09PM
1.63
5:35AM
1.74
5:48PM
1.63
6:14AM
1.72
6:29PM
1.61
6:56AM
1.69
7:14PM
1.60
7:41AM
1.65
8:04PM
1.59
8:32AM
1.61
9:01PM
1.59
9:30AM
1.58
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:39PM
0.24
11:10AM
0.31
11:20PM
0.23
11:51AM
0.30
12:03AM
0.23
12:33PM
0.30
12:47AM
0.24
1:18PM
0.31
1:36AM
0.27
2:06PM
0.32
2:29AM
0.30
2:59PM
0.33
3:27AM
0.33
Mon
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Sunrise--6:13--6:13--6:16--6:16--6:18--6:20--6:20
Sunset9:22--9:22--9:21--9:20--9:19--9:19--9:17--
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
light rain
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
light rain
mod rain
heavy rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C161115151316161515161512118771111131216
Feels °C (?)139121210111111141715841006710912
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Information about the Warrington Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Warrington provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Warrington can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Warrington 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 (Warrington) 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 Warrington 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Otago? If you are looking for accommodation near Warrington, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Otago, consider staying in Dunedin which is 19 km (12 miles) away.

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