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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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Best forecast wave conditions in Catlins
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0

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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7

SSE
1.6

SSE
1.5

SSE
1.3

SSE
1.1

SE
1.4

WSW
1.1

SSW
1.6

SSW
2.0

SW
1.8

SW
1.8

SW
1.7

SW
1.6

SW
1.3

SW
1.2

SW
1.1

SW
0.5

SW
0.4

SW
0.4

SSW
1.4

SSE
1.3

SSE
1.4

SSE
Period(s) (?)101011101011191716151415141413121312168109
Energy(?)588739572440260571133721232062157513341302990687510435105113222379424385
Wind
(km/h)
25
25
10
30
10
20
40
5
10
10
10
10
15
20
5
15
5
10
15
10
15
20
Wind State(?)crosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
offcross-
off
glassoffoncrossoffoffoffglasscross-
off
crosscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)


5:58AM
2.23
6:08PM
2.18

6:37AM
2.22
6:50PM
2.18

7:19AM
2.20

7:36PM
2.18
8:04AM
2.20

7:35PM
1.90
8:54AM
2.20

9:20PM
2.21
9:19AM
1.69

9:27PM
1.94
9:59AM
1.95

Low Tide
/ height (m)

11:45PM
0.90
12:05PM
0.96

12:27AM
0.88
12:47PM
0.95

1:12AM
0.88

1:32PM
0.95
2:00AM
0.89

2:01PM
0.44
1:59AM
0.43

3:12PM
0.97
3:43AM
0.92

4:09PM
0.97
3:53AM
0.41

4:41PM
0.34
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Summary
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Rain (mm)
-3--7426264-6---------
High °C
12131718131713121412111611111213111212111111
Low °C
11111516111312912129121181212101212101010
Chill °C (?)
91116171316101114119169812121011101099
Sunrise
--5:43--5:45--5:46--5:47--5:47--5:47--5:48-
Sunset
9:32--9:34--9:37--9:36--9:36--9:36--9:35--9:36
Swell1 (m) & direction
1.7

SSE
1.6

SSE
1.5

SSE
1.3

SSE
1.1

SE
0.8

SSE
1.1

SSW
1.8

SW
2.0

SW
1.8

SW
1.8

SW
1.7

SW
1.6

SW
1.3

SW
1.2

SW
1.1

SW
0.5

SE
0.8

S
0.6

SE
1.4

SSE
1.3

SSE
1.4

SSE
Period (s)1010111010919916151415141413126698109
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.5

SW
0.4

SW
0.8

ENE
0.5

E
0.6

SW
0.5

ENE
0.6

SSE
1.6

SSW
0.6

SE
0.9

WSW
0.4

SSE
0.6

ENE
0.3

SSE
0.6

E
0.5

ESE
0.6

SE
0.5

SW
0.4

SW
0.4

SW
0.5

SW
0.5

SW
0.4

SW
Period (s)9116665917106958555131212141413
Wind waves (m) & direction
0.6

E
1.4

ENE
1.1

W
0.9

SW

-
1.4

WSW
2.3

W
0.9

NW

-

-

-
1.0

NE
0.5

E

-

-

-
0.9

SSE

-
0.8

S

-

-

-
Period (s)4647-1165---54---6-6---



Catlins Surf Breaks

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