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Purakaunui Bay surfForecast / Catlins / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Wednesday 20 Aug 2025 NZST
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 Thursday (Aug 21) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 21) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 25) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 21st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 21st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 21st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Purakaunui Bay over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu morning, min 6°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wed 27 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 4597 | 4190 | 4028 | 3835 | 4204 | 3513 | 2492 | 1609 | 1672 | 1665 | 1615 | 1655 | 1358 | 1915 | 1848 | 1553 | 2309 | 2383 | 2090 | 1493 | 1006 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross | off | cross- off | cross | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross | off | off | glass | off | cross- off | glass | |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:34AM 1.87 | 1:05PM 2.00 | 1:22AM 1.93 | 1:51PM 2.02 | 2:07AM 1.95 | 2:34PM 2.02 | 2:50AM 1.95 | 3:15PM 1.98 | 3:31AM 1.92 | 3:55PM 1.92 | 4:11AM 1.87 | 4:34PM 1.85 | 4:52AM 1.80 | 5:14PM 1.76 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:42AM 0.16 | 7:12PM 0.23 | 7:30AM 0.11 | 7:58PM 0.20 | 8:16AM 0.09 | 8:41PM 0.18 | 8:59AM 0.10 | 9:23PM 0.19 | 9:41AM 0.15 | 10:03PM 0.23 | 10:22AM 0.22 | 10:44PM 0.30 | 11:05AM 0.31 | |||||||||
Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wed 27 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:04 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 15 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 13 | |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Catlins
The wind is still cross-off at Purakaunui Bay (moderate winds from the W at Nugget Point Automatic Weather Station 18 km from Purakaunui Bay). 2.6m 14s groundswell from the SSW to make surfable waves.
18 km away, 2 h 21 min ago
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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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