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Catlins River Mouth surfForecast / Catlins / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Saturday 23 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
12.8° C
(Which is 2.5°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 2.0m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Catlins River Mouth in the next 16 days are 5.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sat 23rd May) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sat 23rd May) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Thu 28th May) | 16ft (5.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Catlins River Mouth over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 17 | S 17 | S 15 | |
3225 | 2329 | 3679 | 2398 | 1949 | 1449 | 865 | 619 | 480 | 435 | 2061 | 2570 | 1690 | 1359 | 5169 | 9243 | 2593 | 5242 | 7138 | 8568 | 4166 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | |
High Tide | 9:06PM2.26m | 9:35AM2.26m | 10:07PM2.24m | 10:34AM2.26m | 11:03PM2.24m | 11:28AM2.28m | 11:54PM2.26m | 12:17PM2.30m | 00:40AM2.28m | 1:03PM2.32m | 1:23AM2.30m | 1:45PM2.33m | 2:03AM2.30m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:47PM0.82m | 3:16AM0.94m | 3:46PM0.86m | 4:16AM0.96m | 4:42PM0.90m | 5:13AM0.97m | 5:36PM0.95m | 6:04AM0.97m | 6:26PM0.98m | 6:50AM0.97m | 7:13PM1.01m | 7:34AM0.96m | 7:57PM1.02m | ||||||||
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 | 8:03 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:11 | — | — |
 | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:05 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 |
8 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 17 | S 17 | S 15 |
 kJ | 998 | 2329 | 3679 | 2398 | 1949 | 1449 | 865 | 619 | 480 | 340 | 2061 | 2570 | 1690 | 1359 | 2017 | 3161 | 2593 | 3196 | 7138 | 8568 | 4166 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | SSW 22 | — | SW 13 | NE 12 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | S 11 | SSW 16 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | E 12 | E 11 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 91 | — | 653 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 88 | 435 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 10 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ENE 12 | — | NE 10 | — | NE 9 | ENE 10 | S 10 | — | — | — | NE 12 | — | — | SE 12 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 13 | — | 27 | — | 3 | 10 | 70 | — | — | — | 35 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | SW 13 | SW 14 | W 3 | SSW 13 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3225 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 9 | 5169 | 9243 | 7 | 5242 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 57 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 57 | 57 | 147 | 21 | 21 | 8 | 0 |
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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 16 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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