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Papatowai Surf Forecast / Catlins / New Zealand
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Continuing clean conditions at Papatowai (light winds from the N at Nugget Point Automatic Weather Station 29 km from Papatowai).
29 km away, 2 h 15 min ago
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Papatowai this week:
The surf forecast for Papatowai over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 08) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Papatowai in the next 12 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 13) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jun 12) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Thu 8th Jun) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Mon 12th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 13th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Papatowai over the next 12 days.
Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 878 | 689 | 590 | 367 | 203 | 89 | 55 | 777 | 1489 | 1887 | 1721 | 2766 | 3619 | 2390 | 5453 | 3409 | 2628 | 1807 | 1469 | 606 | 483 | 814 | 784 | 457 | 216 | 396 | 998 | 1578 | 2438 | 4719 | 4477 | 3955 | 6438 | 4181 | 3213 | 4716 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | on | on | on | on | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross | glass | glass | on | on | glass | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:09PM 1.99 | 6:32AM 1.86 | 7:09PM 1.94 | 7:33AM 1.84 | 8:10PM 1.90 | 8:37AM 1.83 | 9:12PM 1.87 | 9:40AM 1.83 | 10:11PM 1.84 | 10:41AM 1.84 | 11:08PM 1.83 | 11:37AM 1.86 | 12:01AM 1.83 | 12:29PM 1.89 | 12:50AM 1.83 | 1:18PM 1.90 | 1:36AM 1.82 | 2:04PM 1.91 | 2:21AM 1.81 | 2:48PM 1.91 | 3:04AM 1.80 | 3:31PM 1.89 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:54AM 0.14 | 12:33AM 0.25 | 12:55PM 0.15 | 1:32AM 0.24 | 1:57PM 0.17 | 2:32AM 0.24 | 2:57PM 0.18 | 3:29AM 0.23 | 3:56PM 0.20 | 4:25AM 0.22 | 4:52PM 0.22 | 5:17AM 0.21 | 5:45PM 0.25 | 6:07AM 0.22 | 6:36PM 0.28 | 6:55AM 0.23 | 7:24PM 0.30 | 7:41AM 0.25 | 8:11PM 0.33 | 8:26AM 0.27 | 8:56PM 0.36 | 9:10AM 0.30 | 9:41PM 0.39 | |||||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for Long Point which is 8 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Papatowai.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Summary | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | light rain | some clouds | rain shwrs | light rain | rain shwrs | some clouds | cloudy | cloudy | cloudy | cloudy | light rain | mod. rain | mod. rain | cloudy | light rain | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | clear | some clouds | cloudy | light rain | mod. rain | heavy rain |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | 4 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 8 | 9 | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 9 | 27 |
| Temp. °C | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 10 |
| Low °C | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 |
| Feels °C (?) | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 |
| Sunrise | 8:19 | - | - | 8:21 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:23 | - | - | 8:23 | - | - | 8:25 | - | - | 8:25 | - | - | 8:25 | - | - | 8:26 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sat afternoon, min 3°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the ENE by Thu night). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Papatowai Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Papatowai provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Papatowai can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Papatowai 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 (Papatowai) 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 Papatowai 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.
Papatowai is 88 km (55 miles) from the city of Invercargill. If you plan a holiday in Catlins, look for hotels and other accommodation in Invercargill. Invercargill has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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