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Patiti Point Surf Forecast
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Patiti Point surfForecast / Canterbury / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 17 Aug 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Patiti Point this week:
The surf forecast for Patiti Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 19) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Patiti Point in the next 12 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 19) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 19) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Tue 19th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Tue 19th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Tue 19th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Patiti Point over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 5°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 10 | ||
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| Energy (?) | 33 | 36 | 27 | 27 | 275 | 309 | 396 | 185 | 98 | 156 | 77 | 55 | 80 | 79 | 70 | 103 | 31 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 36 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- off | glass | on | cross- off | cross | cross | off | off | cross- on | off | off | on | glass | off | glass | cross- off | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 10:19PM 2.11 | 10:52AM 2.34 | 11:24PM 2.23 | 11:48AM 2.40 | 12:23AM 2.35 | 12:45PM 2.43 | 1:13AM 2.42 | 1:46PM 2.43 | 1:58AM 2.43 | 2:49PM 2.40 | 2:40AM 2.39 | 3:43PM 2.34 | 3:22AM 2.33 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:05PM 0.66 | 4:29AM 0.70 | 5:11PM 0.65 | 5:30AM 0.72 | 6:09PM 0.61 | 6:30AM 0.70 | 7:00PM 0.61 | 7:25AM 0.65 | 7:47PM 0.66 | 8:17AM 0.58 | 8:33PM 0.72 | 9:06AM 0.54 | 9:18PM 0.77 | 9:54AM 0.54 | |||||||||
Sun 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:16 | ||
| Sunset | 5:49 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 1 | 7 | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 12 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 5 | 7 | 7 | -2 | -3 | -2 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Canterbury
Continuing clean conditions at Patiti Point (light winds from the SSW at TimaruAeroAws 13 km from Patiti Point). 0.3m 10s swell from the E with a 0.3m 14s groundswell from the SE and a 0.2m 8s swell, also from the SE. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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Information about the Patiti Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Patiti Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Patiti Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Patiti Point 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 (Patiti Point) 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 Patiti Point 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.
Patiti Point is 2 km (1 miles) from the city of Timaru. If you plan a holiday in Canterbury, look for hotels and other accommodation in Timaru. Timaru has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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