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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.

Catlins Surf Forecast

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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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Catlins Wavefinder

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Best forecast wave conditions in Catlins
Rating
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3

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3

2

1

2

1

0

2

4

4

4

4

0

4

2

0

2

2

1

Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3

SSW
1.5

SSW
1.7

ENE
1.4

SW
1.2

SW
1.7

ENE
1.2

ENE
1.4

ENE
0.9

ENE
0.9

ENE
0.7

SW
1.1

SW
1.2

SW
1.4

SSW
2.3

SW
1.3

SSW
2.4

SW
1.1

SW
1.1

SSW
0.9

SW
0.7

SW
0.8

SW
Period(s) (?)111171211106899121215171415131312121010
Energy(?)412546691781702889233318158176196418674229922778182189475442322203110
Wind
(km/h)
10
15
20
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20
20
10
25
10
20
25
15
25
5
15
10
25
15
30
30
10
5
Wind State(?)crosscross-
on
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on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
on
onoffcross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)

6:54PM
1.57
7:08PM
2.10
7:24AM
1.65

7:20PM
1.78
8:32AM
2.12

8:55PM
2.10
9:03AM
1.64

9:25PM
1.58
9:57AM
1.67

10:21PM
1.65
11:23AM
2.23

11:18PM
1.75
12:18PM
2.31

12:15AM
1.87
12:42PM
1.88
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:37PM
0.62
1:02PM
0.54
1:31AM
1.01

1:51PM
0.55
1:44AM
0.56

2:47PM
1.06
3:19AM
0.99

3:31PM
0.49
3:50AM
0.40

4:21PM
0.42

5:11AM
0.92
5:39PM
0.96

6:07AM
0.88
6:36PM
0.89

6:30AM
0.19
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Rain (mm)
------11-1----22-51---
High °C
11141424181318181315141116171512141214151116
Low °C
101312191813161711121491417111113101014814
Chill °C (?)
1013132418121717121412916171510121212131016
Sunrise
5:48--5:48--5:47--5:46--5:48--5:45--5:45--5:46
Sunset
-9:09--9:08--9:09--9:14--9:13--9:14--9:14--
Swell1 (m) & direction
1.3

SSW
1.5

SSW
1.4

ENE
1.4

SW
1.5

ENE
1.3

ENE
0.7

ENE
1.4

ENE
0.9

ENE
0.9

ENE
0.7

SW
1.1

SW
1.2

SW
1.6

WSW
2.3

SW
1.3

SSW
2.4

SW
1.1

SW
1.1

SSW
0.9

SW
0.7

SW
0.8

SW
Period (s)11117128109899121215141415131312121010
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.2

ENE
0.2

ENE
1.0

SSW
0.1

S
1.2

SW
0.6

SSW
0.6

E
0.6

SW
0.4

SW
0.7

SW
0.5

E
1.0

WSW
0.5

ENE
1.4

SSW
0.8

ENE
0.6

ENE

-
0.7

E
0.7

E
0.8

ENE
0.7

E
0.4

ENE
Period (s)99111011117106610611171010-561099
Wind waves (m) & direction
-
0.4

E
1.7

ENE
1.5

ENE
0.9

WSW
1.7

ENE
1.2

ENE
0.6

W
0.3

NNE
1.0

SW
1.1

WSW
0.9

ENE
0.6

NW

-

-

-
0.9

ENE

-

-

-
0.3

NNE
0.2

NNW
Period (s)-3774106426554---10---23



Catlins Surf Breaks

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