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Dunedin - Ocean View surfForecast / Otago / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Friday 25 Apr 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dunedin - Ocean View this week:
The surf forecast for Dunedin - Ocean View over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 25) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dunedin - Ocean View in the next 12 days are 1.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 29) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 27) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Fri 25th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sun 27th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 29th Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dunedin - Ocean View over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 18 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 733 | 602 | 339 | 316 | 292 | 276 | 189 | 908 | 758 | 449 | 443 | 1721 | 788 | 582 | 488 | 678 | 544 | 325 | 332 | 366 | 737 | 228 | 143 | 220 | 1236 | 2205 | 2821 | 1630 | 899 | 1194 | 1702 | 1361 | 984 | 669 | 835 | 1163 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross- on | off | off | glass | off | glass | cross | off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | glass | glass | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:26PM 1.83 | 12:53AM 1.89 | 1:17PM 1.94 | 1:43AM 1.95 | 2:08PM 2.03 | 2:34AM 1.97 | 3:01PM 2.07 | 3:26AM 1.96 | 3:56PM 2.07 | 4:20AM 1.91 | 4:53PM 2.03 | 5:17AM 1.85 | 5:52PM 1.95 | 6:17AM 1.77 | 6:55PM 1.87 | 7:22AM 1.70 | 8:01PM 1.79 | 8:28AM 1.65 | 9:06PM 1.74 | 9:33AM 1.63 | 10:06PM 1.70 | 10:32AM 1.62 | 11:00PM 1.68 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:37PM 0.05 | 7:03AM 0.05 | 7:29PM -0.01 | 7:52AM -0.01 | 8:22PM -0.03 | 8:44AM -0.04 | 9:17PM -0.00 | 9:38AM -0.02 | 10:15PM 0.06 | 10:35AM 0.03 | 11:15PM 0.14 | 11:35AM 0.10 | 12:17AM 0.21 | 12:38PM 0.17 | 1:21AM 0.28 | 1:42PM 0.23 | 2:23AM 0.32 | 2:45PM 0.27 | 3:23AM 0.34 | 3:43PM 0.30 | 4:18AM 0.34 | 4:37PM 0.31 | ||||||||||||||
Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:26 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | 4 | - |
| Temp. °C | 12 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, strong winds from the WSW by Tue afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Dunedin - Ocean View Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Dunedin - Ocean View provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Dunedin - Ocean View can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dunedin - Ocean View 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 - Ocean View) 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 - Ocean View 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 - Ocean View is 15 km (9 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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