Papatowai Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(New-Zealand – Catlins)
| Name: | Papatowai |
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| Type: | beach/river mouth |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: SSE | Offshore Wind: W |
Papatowai in Catlins is an exposed beach/river mouth break that has inconsistent surf with no particular seasonal pattern. Offshore winds blow from the west. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the best swell direction is from the south southeast. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. Best around high tide. Rarely crowded here. Watch out for sharks/rips.
Overall Papatowai Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Papatowai surf quality by season and Papatowai surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Papatowai |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Papatowai:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Long Point | 5 mi |
| Second closest break | Purakaunui Bay | 7 mi |
| Third closest break | Catlins River Mouth | 13 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Cannibal Bay | 16 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Nugget Point | 18 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Papatowai: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 4843 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 4896 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 5139 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 5201 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 5354 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Papatowai: |
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| Closest tide station | Nugget Point, New Zealand | 18 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Nugget Point, New Zealand(2) | 18 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Waipapa Point, New Zealand | 30 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Waipapa Point, New Zealand(2) | 30 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Bluff, New Zealand | 53 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Papatowai: |
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| Closest ski area | Remarkables (New Zealand) | 110 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Snow Park/Snow Farm (New Zealand) | 119 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Coronet Peak (New Zealand) | 119 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Cardrona (New Zealand) | 120 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Awakino Ski Area (New Zealand) | 131 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Papatowai: |
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| Closest city location | Balclutha (New Zealand) | 27 mi |
| Second closest city location | Milton (New Zealand) | 39 mi |
| Third closest city location | Gore (New Zealand) | 42 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Bluff (New Zealand) | 55 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Invercargill (New Zealand) | 55 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Papatowai is Dunedin Airport (DUD) in New Zealand, 91 km (57 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Papatowai is Invercargill Airport (IVC), also in New Zealand, 91 km (57 miles) away.
- Third is Alexandra Airport (ALR) in New Zealand, 152 km (94 miles) away.
- Queenstown Airport (ZQN) in New Zealand is 182 km (113 miles) away.
- Manapouri Airport (TEU), also in New Zealand is the fifth nearest airport to Papatowai and is 183 km (114 miles) away.
