Dunedin – St Clair in January
January is a good month for surfing at Dunedin – St Clair (best: May–July, September–October).
Plan your trip to Dunedin – St ClairEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.9 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 15°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 19°C by day, 11°C at night
- Weather: 26 sunny days, 13 rainy days
Dunedin – St ClairOtago (Dunedin), New ZealandIntermediate and up · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ DUD 23 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 4 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in January
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Gisborne – Wainui BeachNew Zealand · 1016 km away · water 20°C2 m waves2
AhiparaNew Zealand · 1216 km away · water 20°C1.8 m waves3
OpunakeNew Zealand · 768 km away · water 19°C1.8 m waves4
Wellington – Lyall BayNew Zealand · 616 km away · water 18°C1.9 m waves5
Raglan – Manu BayNew Zealand · 968 km away · water 20°C1.7 m waves6
Kaikōura – MangamaunuNew Zealand · 479 km away · water 17°C1.8 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in January →Questions
Is January a good time for surfing at Dunedin – St Clair?
January is a good month for surfing at Dunedin – St Clair (best: May–July, September–October). Waves 1.9 m, water 15°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 19°C.
How warm is the water at Dunedin – St Clair in January?
About 15°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How big are the waves at Dunedin – St Clair in January?
About 1.9 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Dunedin – St Clair in January?
Around 19°C by day and 11°C at night, with about 26 sunny and 13 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: Gisborne – Wainui Beach (2 m waves), Ahipara (1.8 m waves) & Opunake (1.8 m waves).