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Papatowai surf Forecast / Catlins / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 29 Mar 2024 NZDT
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Papatowai surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Papatowai sea temperature is 13.8°C (Statistics for 29 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 11.8 °C max: 13.1 °C min: 10.0 °C)
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Papatowai surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Papatowai sea temperature is 13.8°C (Statistics for 29 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 11.8 °C max: 13.1 °C min: 10.0 °C)


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 Friday (Mar 29) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 2.1m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Papatowai in the next 12 days are 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 04) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 04) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Fri 29th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Best Surf 1PM (Thu 4th Apr)15ft (4.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 4th Apr)15ft (4.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Papatowai over the next 12 days.

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Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
SW
3
SW
2.2
SW
2.1
SW
2.1
SW
2.4
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SSW
2.5
SW
2.1
SW
1.8
SW
1.5
SW
1.5
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
0.9
SW
1.3
SW
1.9
SW
3
WSW
4.5
SW
3.5
SSW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
2.4
SW
2.3
SW
2.3
SW
2.3
SW
2.5
SSW
2.4
SSW
2.2
SSW
1.9
SW
1.7
SW
1.5
SW
1.4
SW
1.6
SW
2.5
SW
Period(s) (?)121212121213141415141313131212111314141315151414131314141314141313141414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)2966223314271209129019322843310826621570108370072157447819461813583268562851402913250619901777177718942245200319131347101178074310492541
Wind
(km/h)
25
WSW
20
W
15
WSW
15
WSW
10
SW
0
WSW
5
WSW
5
S
0
SW
5
NW
10
WSW
10
NW
5
NNE
15
ENE
10
NNW
10
NNE
10
NE
25
WSW
20
WSW
20
W
20
WNW
25
W
25
WSW
15
W
15
W
10
WSW
10
WNW
10
W
5
WSW
10
N
5
NW
10
WSW
15
NW
10
NW
10
SW
5
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
glassglasscrossglassglasscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcrossglassoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:13PM
1.70
6:32AM
1.61
6:58PM
1.66
7:19AM
1.55
7:50PM
1.63
8:14AM
1.52
8:51PM
1.63
9:18AM
1.53
9:59PM
1.67
10:25AM
1.59
11:04PM
1.75
11:28AM
1.69
12:04AM
1.86
12:25PM
1.83
12:58AM
1.98
1:18PM
1.97
1:49AM
2.07
2:09PM
2.09
2:38AM
2.13
3:00PM
2.17
3:27AM
2.15
3:50PM
2.20
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:05PM
0.46
12:34AM
0.50
12:51PM
0.52
1:25AM
0.57
1:43PM
0.56
2:24AM
0.60
2:43PM
0.56
3:27AM
0.58
3:46PM
0.51
4:28AM
0.52
4:47PM
0.40
5:25AM
0.41
5:44PM
0.27
6:18AM
0.28
6:38PM
0.12
7:08AM
0.15
7:30PM
-0.01
7:58AM
0.03
8:21PM
-0.09
8:46AM
-0.04
9:12PM
-0.11
9:36AM
-0.07
10:04PM
-0.08
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Sunrise7:56--7:56--7:58--8:00--8:00--8:03--8:03--8:04--8:07--8:07--8:08--8:11--
Sunset-7:36--7:34--7:31--7:30--7:28--7:25--7:23--7:22--7:20--7:19--7:16--7:15-
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Rain (mm)
-----------------3------------------
Temp. °C121112121410121210121312171813171817111211131311131410121410141512161612
Feels °C (?)66991191011910101014151015161467788710118912711128141410

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Sun night). 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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