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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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1

2

0

0

0

0

0

2

4

4

2

Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3

SW
1.1

SW
1.1

SW
1.8

SW
2.1

SW
1.0

SW
0.9

SSW
2.1

SW
1.1

SW
0.6

SW
1.4

SW
0.6

ENE
1.6

SW
0.7

ENE
0.6

ENE
0.4

SSW
0.5

E
0.4

ENE
0.6

SW
1.8

WSW
3.0

WSW
1.4

SW
Period(s) (?)71214151414141213121111101110161091361212
Energy(?)25638152915241892687402153153522055724362916613322694571843332309596
Wind
(km/h)
30
15
15
15
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10
15
25
20
15
10
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20
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15
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20
10
5
25
Wind State(?)crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
offcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
ononglasscross-
on
oncross-
on
crossoncross-
off
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High Tide
/ height (m)

9:25PM
1.58
9:57AM
1.67

10:51PM
2.20
11:23AM
2.23

11:18PM
1.75
11:47AM
1.80

11:56PM
2.13
12:42PM
1.88

1:11AM
2.00

2:05PM
2.46
2:34AM
2.54

2:59PM
2.50
3:30AM
2.58

3:53PM
2.52
Low Tide
/ height (m)

3:50AM
0.40

4:41PM
1.01

5:11AM
0.92
5:11PM
0.33

5:36AM
0.26
5:45PM
0.29

6:30AM
0.19
6:53PM
0.14

7:25AM
0.13

8:24PM
0.74
8:55AM
0.77

9:18PM
0.67
9:49AM
0.75

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Rain (mm)
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High °C
1511171312121311121310121010111110111291817
Low °C
139161110121210101191110810109101181617
Chill °C (?)
1381712121112910129117999781081816
Sunrise
--5:46--5:45--5:45--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:43-
Sunset
9:09--9:13--9:13--9:14--9:16--9:16--9:19--9:22
Swell1 (m) & direction
0.6

ENE
1.1

SW
1.1

SW
1.8

SW
2.1

SW
1.0

SW
0.9

SSW
0.9

ENE
1.1

SW
0.7

SSW
1.4

SW
0.6

SW
0.8

ENE
0.7

ENE
0.6

ENE
0.6

E
0.6

SSE
0.5

SE
0.6

SW
0.5

SW
0.4

ENE
1.4

SW
Period (s)1012141514141410136111011111010551313912
Swell2 (m) & direction
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0.9

WSW
0.7

NE
0.8

ENE
0.8

ENE
0.6

ENE
0.4

ENE
0.7

ENE
0.9

ENE
0.6

SW
0.7

ENE
0.6

ENE
0.5

E
0.6

S
0.5

S
0.4

SSW
0.5

E
0.4

ENE
0.5

SW
0.4

ENE
0.1

SE
0.3

E
Period (s)-6111010101010912911655161098969
Wind waves (m) & direction
1.3

SW
1.2

NE
0.6

NW
0.8

W

-
1.0

ENE
0.8

E
2.1

SW
1.4

SW

-
0.4

NE
0.9

ENE
1.6

SW

-

-
0.5

S

-

-
0.3

WSW
1.8

WSW
3.0

WSW

-
Period (s)71044-105126-3510--5--3612-



Catlins Surf Breaks

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