Catlins Surf

Detailed Catlins surf forecast maps and the latest eyeball surf report from local surfers in the region. Near-shore swell is shown on the map together with the surf forecast rating for spots in Catlins. Find the best places to surf in offshore conditions by selecting the wind option on the forecast map. Windsurfers and kite surfers can also use this option to find more favorable cross-shore conditions in Catlins. Our local Wavefinder indicates where some of the best conditions are likely to be found in Catlins over the next 7 days. Surf photos from Catlins and reviews of the best spots and surfing conditions have been provided by local surfers.

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Catlins Surf Forecast map for predicting the best wave and wind conditions across the region. For surfers, the map shows the most powerful swell tracking across near-shore open water and not the peak waves experienced by boats out at sea. Move your mouse over the ocean swell symbols or the surf breaks on the coastline to see a more detailed surf forecast including wave period and wind conditions. The forecast updates every 6 hours and most live weather reports update every hour. You can animate the Catlins Surf map or show live wind and wave conditions as reported from wavebuoys and local weather stations. Surf breaks shown along the Catlins coastline are also listed below.

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Change units		Tuesday 27			Wednesday 28			Thursday 29			Friday 30			Saturday 31			Sunday 1
	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Best forecast wave conditions in Catlins	Papatowai Catlins	Papatowai Catlins	Purakaunui Bay Catlins	Purakaunui Bay Catlins	Purakaunui Bay Catlins	Porpoise Bay Catlins	Dinner Plates Catlins	Papatowai Catlins	Dinner Plates Catlins	Dinner Plates Catlins	Porpoise Bay Catlins	Dinner Plates Catlins	Dinner Plates Catlins	Nugget Point Catlins	Papatowai Catlins	Dinner Plates Catlins	Purakaunui Bay Catlins	Cannibal Bay Catlins	Papatowai Catlins
Rating (10 max)	2	2	2	4	3	1	0	6	0	0	4	0	0	4	5	4	3	2	3
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s)	SW 7	SW 9	SW 9	SW 10	SW 13	SSW 15	SW 14	SW 14	SW 14	SW 15	SW 15	SW 14	SSW 14	SSW 12	SSW 13	SSW 11	SW 11	SW 13	SW 13
kJ	567	1347	1400	1561	3153	2960	2554	6827	6287	7262	5432	6538	5046	3020	3614	1227	617	136	649
Wind (km/h)	W	WSW	WSW	NW	NW	NW	W	W	W	W	WNW	WSW	WSW	WSW	SW	N	NNW	NW	W
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy	off	cross-off	cross-off	off	off	cross-off	cross	off	cross	cross	cross-off	cross	cross-on	off	cross-off	off	off	off	off
High Tide	3:34AM2.04m		3:56PM1.96m		4:23AM2.07m	4:27PM2.23m		5:16AM2.06m	5:19PM2.19m		5:54AM2.28m	6:16PM2.13m		7:39AM2.36m		7:19PM2.07m	8:20AM1.90m		8:47PM1.78m
Low Tide		9:48AM0.13m		10:06PM0.11m	10:39AM0.16m		10:39PM0.13m	11:35AM0.21m		11:35PM0.17m	12:12PM0.31m		00:37AM0.23m		1:40PM0.31m	1:43AM0.27m		2:57PM0.93m	3:11AM0.23m
	WeatherSurf DetailsWater Temperature
mm	7	1	—	—	—	5	6	2	2	4	5	5	3	1	—	—	—	—	14
Max °C	7	10	11	9	15	12	8	8	8	8	8	8	8	9	12	13	19	20	15
Min °C	6	8	10	8	11	9	7	7	7	7	8	8	7	7	11	7	14	19	8
Chill °C	3	7	8	6	13	8	4	4	3	4	4	3	4	7	10	11	19	20	15
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