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Lat Long: 46.48° S 169.72° E

Catlins River Mouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 24 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Catlins River Mouth sea temperature is
12.2°C
2.4° 

Catlins River Mouth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Catlins River Mouth surf forecast from 23 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 29 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 30 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 10,530 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 24 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period with SSW swell.

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 (Oct 24) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be 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 Friday (Oct 30) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 24) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 24th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Best Surf 1PM (Thu 29th Oct)13ft (4.0m) 13s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 30th Oct)16ft (5.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Catlins River Mouth over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon night, min 7°C on Tue morning). Mainly strong winds.

Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Height (m)
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SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.7
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.5
SW
13
1.1
SW
7
1.4
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9
1.4
SW
8
1.5
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8
1.3
SW
12
1.5
SW
13
1.8
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
4
SW
13
4.5
SW
14
4.5
SW
13
4
SW
14
3
SSW
15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
469
529
1569
1397
773
530
215
91
137
339
215
313
502
734
1321
1428
5466
8050
6943
6218
3474
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
10
WSW
25
NW
15
WNW
10
NW
20
NNW
20
NNW
30
NNW
35
WSW
40
W
35
WSW
25
WNW
25
NW
25
WNW
30
W
35
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30
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40
WSW
35
WSW
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cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
2:15PM2.34m
2:33AM2.42m
2:58PM2.42m
3:17AM2.49m
3:41PM2.47m
4:03AM2.53m
4:25PM2.49m
4:52AM2.53m
5:12PM2.47m
5:44AM2.49m
6:03PM2.42m
6:40AM2.43m
6:59PM2.35m
Low Tide
8:09AM0.84m
8:29PM0.83m
8:53AM0.78m
9:11PM0.76m
9:37AM0.75m
9:55PM0.72m
10:22AM0.75m
10:42PM0.69m
11:10AM0.77m
11:32PM0.70m
12:00PM0.81m
00:25AM0.73m
12:55PM0.85m
1:22AM0.77m
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Temp °C
21
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17
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24
22
18
9
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21
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15
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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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