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Purakaunui Bay Surf Forecast
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Purakaunui Bay surfForecast / Catlins / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 03 May 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 Saturday (May 03) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Purakaunui Bay in the next 12 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 09) 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 1.4m 8s period and expected on Monday (May 05) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Sat 3rd May) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Sat 3rd May) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Fri 9th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Purakaunui Bay over the next 12 days.
Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 16 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 4336 | 5823 | 4591 | 3290 | 2678 | 905 | 613 | 1086 | 2148 | 1167 | 1118 | 3252 | 4645 | 2633 | 1355 | 1092 | 1432 | 6086 | 4107 | 4493 | 3001 | 3026 | 3137 | 5529 | 5338 | 3699 | 2805 | 1667 | 624 | 332 | 770 | 747 | 773 | 442 | 396 | 4705 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | glass | off | off | glass | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:41PM 1.87 | 8:08AM 1.74 | 8:47PM 1.81 | 9:14AM 1.71 | 9:49PM 1.77 | 10:14AM 1.70 | 10:43PM 1.75 | 11:06AM 1.70 | 11:31PM 1.74 | 11:52AM 1.72 | 12:13AM 1.74 | 12:33PM 1.74 | 12:51AM 1.74 | 1:11PM 1.77 | 1:28AM 1.75 | 1:49PM 1.79 | 2:05AM 1.75 | 2:27PM 1.81 | 2:43AM 1.74 | 3:06PM 1.81 | 3:22AM 1.71 | 3:46PM 1.79 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:24PM 0.26 | 2:04AM 0.37 | 2:27PM 0.31 | 3:04AM 0.39 | 3:27PM 0.34 | 4:00AM 0.39 | 4:21PM 0.35 | 4:50AM 0.38 | 5:09PM 0.35 | 5:34AM 0.36 | 5:53PM 0.35 | 6:14AM 0.35 | 6:33PM 0.35 | 6:52AM 0.34 | 7:12PM 0.35 | 7:29AM 0.33 | 7:52PM 0.36 | 8:07AM 0.34 | 8:32PM 0.38 | 8:47AM 0.36 | 9:14PM 0.41 | 9:28AM 0.39 | 9:58PM 0.45 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:19 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 10 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 6 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 6 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sat morning, calm by Mon afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon morning, fresh winds from the W by Tue night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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