Patiti Point Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(New-Zealand – South Canterbury)
Photo credit: Rob Davies
Surf Break: Patiti Point
Photo credit: Rob Davies
Surf Break: Patiti Point
| Name: | Patiti Point |
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| Type: | reef and point |
| Reliability: | very consistent |
| Best Swell: ESE | Offshore Wind: WNW |
Patiti Point in S Canterbury is an exposed reef and point break that has very consistent surf and works all around the year. Offshore winds blow from the west northwest. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the east southeast. A reef breaks left. Surfable at all stages of the tide. It very rarely gets crowded here. Hazards include .
Overall Patiti Point 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 Patiti Point surf quality by season and Patiti Point surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Patiti Point |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Patiti Point:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Jacks Point | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Lighthouse Reef | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Tuhawaiki Point | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Smithfield | 3 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Crossroads | 56 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Patiti Point: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 4668 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 4722 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4965 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 5027 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 5178 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Patiti Point: |
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| Closest tide station | Timaru Harbour, New Zealand | 1 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Oamaru, New Zealand | 50 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Lyttelton, New Zealand | 91 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Lyttelton, New Zealand (2) | 91 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Akaroa, New Zealand | 93 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Patiti Point: |
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| Closest ski area | Mount Dobson (New Zealand) | 43 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Fox Peak (New Zealand) | 47 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Roundhill (New Zealand) | 52 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Awakino Ski Area (New Zealand) | 52 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Mount Hutt (New Zealand) | 64 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Patiti Point: |
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| Closest city location | Timaru (New Zealand) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | Pleasant Point (New Zealand) | 12 mi |
| Third closest city location | Oamaru (New Zealand) | 48 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Methven (New Zealand) | 58 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Rakaia (New Zealand) | 59 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Patiti Point is Timaru Airport (TIU) in New Zealand, 13 km (8 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Patiti Point is Oamaru Airport (OAM), also in New Zealand, 63 km (39 miles) away.
- Third is Glentanner Airport (MON) in New Zealand, 107 km (66 miles) away.
- Mount Cook Airport (GTN) in New Zealand is 116 km (72 miles) away.
- Christchurch International Airport (CHC), also in New Zealand is the fifth nearest airport to Patiti Point and is 145 km (90 miles) away.
