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	Sun 20		Monday 21			Tuesday 22			Wednesday 23			Thursday 24			Friday 25			Saturday 26
	PM	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	Purakaunui Bay Catlins	Papatowai Catlins	Purakaunui Bay Catlins	Cannibal Bay Catlins	Papatowai Catlins	Porpoise Bay Catlins	Papatowai Catlins	Nugget Point Catlins	Papatowai Catlins	Porpoise Bay Catlins	Papatowai Catlins	Cannibal Bay Catlins	Papatowai Catlins	Cannibal Bay Catlins	Dinner Plates Catlins	Long Point Catlins	Dinner Plates Catlins	Papatowai Catlins	Cannibal Bay Catlins	Cannibal Bay Catlins
Rating (10 max)	!	9	3	4	5	3	8	4	8	3	6	4	5	4	4	3	3	3	2	0
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s)	SW 17	SW 16	SW 14	SSW 15	SW 15	SSW 16	SW 15	SSW 15	SW 16	SSW 16	SW 16	SSW 15	SW 14	SSW 14	SSW 13	SSW 13	SW 12	SW 12	S 9	ESE 12
kJ	23868	9071	2747	818	3470	4161	9659	3576	7945	5386	5205	1081	4563	1038	1093	1230	336	344	106	89
Wind (km/h)	WSW	NNW	NNW	NW	W	NW	WSW	WSW	W	WSW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	NW	ENE	NNW	NNW	N	W
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy	cross-off	cross-off	cross-off	off	off	cross-off	off	off	off	cross	off	off	off	cross-off	cross-off	off	off	cross-off	cross-off	cross-off
High Tide		10:14PM1.52m	10:45AM1.62m		11:04PM1.57m	11:13AM1.88m		00:10AM2.12m			00:24AM1.71m		12:48PM1.81m	1:31AM2.29m		1:24PM1.86m	1:21AM2.13m		2:33PM2.39m	2:47AM2.44m
Low Tide			4:18AM0.54m	5:14PM1.18m		4:49AM0.55m	5:33PM0.48m	6:07PM1.08m	5:48AM0.38m	5:56PM0.46m	6:13PM0.39m	7:08AM0.87m		7:28PM0.88m	6:51AM0.25m		7:11PM0.28m	7:46AM0.16m		8:43PM0.74m
	WeatherSurf DetailsWater Temperature
mm	—	—	—	3	6	4	7	4	2	1	—	—	5	3	—	—	—	—	—	9
Max °C	10	8	17	19	6	7	7	5	8	9	7	9	10	8	10	10	10	14	15	13
Min °C	9	7	12	9	6	7	6	4	5	9	6	9	9	8	8	9	7	11	15	5
Chill °C	7	5	16	19	2	2	3	0	5	6	4	6	7	5	9	8	8	14	14	12
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	6:35	—	—	6:36	—	—	6:37	—	—	6:40	—	—	6:40	—	—	6:40	—	—	6:42	—

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