Catlins River Mouth surfForecast / Catlins / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 26 Nov 2025 NZDT
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Catlins River Mouth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Catlins River Mouth sea temperature is
12.9° C
(Which is 2.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Catlins River Mouth this week:

The surf forecast for Catlins River Mouth over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 26) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.6m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Catlins River Mouth in the next 12 days are 1.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 30) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Friday (Nov 28) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 26th Nov)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Best Surf10AM (Wed 26th Nov)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 30th Nov)4ft (1.2m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Catlins River Mouth over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tue
02
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Rating
(10 max)
0
3
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
2
1
2
2
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
SSW
1.7
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.7
ENE
1
E
1.1
E
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
1.1
SW
0.7
ENE
0.7
SW
1
SSW
1.1
SW
1
SW
1.2
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SSW
0.8
ENE
2
ENE
Period(s) (?)118810789971115161514141313121197
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2433192625118913813412411299220512503395523229238178154118349
Wind
(km/h)
20
NE
15
NNE
15
SW
20
NE
10
N
15
SW
5
N
25
WSW
25
SW
20
NNE
15
N
15
SSW
5
ENE
5
N
10
SE
15
SW
20
WSW
25
SW
15
NE
20
NNE
20
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crossglasscross-
off
oncrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:41AM
2.13
7:59PM
2.09
8:32AM
2.12
8:55PM
2.10
9:27AM
2.12
9:53PM
2.14
10:25AM
2.16
10:51PM
2.20
11:23AM
2.23
11:48PM
2.29
12:18PM
2.31
12:44AM
2.39
1:12PM
2.39
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:31AM
1.01
1:54PM
1.07
2:24AM
1.00
2:47PM
1.06
3:19AM
0.99
3:43PM
1.05
4:15AM
0.96
4:41PM
1.01
5:11AM
0.92
5:39PM
0.96
6:07AM
0.88
6:36PM
0.89
7:03AM
0.84
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tue
02
Sunrise-5:48--5:47--5:46--5:46--5:45--5:45--5:43-
Sunset--9:07--9:08--9:10--9:12--9:13--9:14--9:15
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
mod rain
part cloud
clear
cloud
cloud
rain showers
Rain (mm)
----1-------2439----1
Temp. °C142419131818131615121815121212111314111620
Feels °C (?)112116101415111097151210111088891217
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Information about the Catlins River Mouth Surf forecast

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

Catlins River Mouth is 91 km (57 miles) from Dunedin. If you plan a holiday in Catlins, 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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