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Purakaunui Bay surf Forecast / Catlins / New Zealand
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Purakaunui Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Purakaunui Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Purakaunui Bay in the next 12 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 25) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 24th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Wed 24th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sat 27th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Purakaunui Bay over the next 12 days.
Wed 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Mon 06 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 5324 | 4960 | 2425 | 2173 | 1641 | 1069 | 2612 | 3736 | 3614 | 3388 | 2126 | 1452 | 1169 | 1791 | 2560 | 1682 | 946 | 683 | 919 | 694 | 1053 | 1417 | 6080 | 14701 | 14068 | 12149 | 9436 | 5480 | 3113 | 2269 | 2183 | 3604 | 4144 | 3736 | 2001 | 850 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:10AM 1.76 | 3:30PM 1.81 | 3:48AM 1.73 | 4:10PM 1.79 | 4:28AM 1.69 | 4:53PM 1.77 | 5:12AM 1.64 | 5:41PM 1.74 | 6:01AM 1.61 | 6:35PM 1.72 | 6:57AM 1.59 | 7:34PM 1.71 | 7:58AM 1.61 | 8:37PM 1.74 | 9:02AM 1.66 | 9:39PM 1.80 | 10:03AM 1.75 | 10:38PM 1.87 | 11:02AM 1.86 | 11:33PM 1.95 | 11:57AM 1.97 | 12:25AM 2.01 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:01PM 0.33 | 9:16AM 0.34 | 9:42PM 0.38 | 9:57AM 0.38 | 10:27PM 0.43 | 10:41AM 0.42 | 11:15PM 0.48 | 11:30AM 0.46 | 12:08AM 0.52 | 12:24PM 0.47 | 1:06AM 0.52 | 1:24PM 0.45 | 2:06AM 0.49 | 2:25PM 0.39 | 3:04AM 0.42 | 3:24PM 0.31 | 4:00AM 0.33 | 4:21PM 0.20 | 4:53AM 0.22 | 5:16PM 0.11 | 5:44AM 0.12 | 6:09PM 0.04 | 6:34AM 0.04 | |||||||||||||
Wed 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Mon 06 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:46 |
| Sunset | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 1 | - | 7 | 3 | 2 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 5 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the WSW by Fri morning). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Purakaunui Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Purakaunui Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Purakaunui Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Purakaunui Bay 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 (Purakaunui Bay) 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 Purakaunui Bay 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.
Purakaunui Bay is 99 km (61 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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