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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
Rating
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3

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2

1

3

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4

4

3

4

3

3

3

2

3

2

0

0

2

0

0

Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7

SSE
1.6

SE
1.4

SSE
1.3

SSE
1.0

SSE
0.8

SSE
1.1

SSW
1.6

SSW
2.1

SW
1.4

SW
1.8

SW
1.7

SW
1.6

SW
1.3

SW
1.2

SW
1.4

SW
0.6

SW
0.7

SW
0.4

SSW
0.9

SSE
0.9

SE
1.5

SSE
Period(s) (?)101011101091917161614141414131212121681211
Energy(?)5981031495471250149132821112186106513221223982682546628148203172186431676
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(?)crosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
offcross-
off
glassoffcrosscrossoffoffoffglasscross-
on
crosscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)


5:58AM
2.23
6:08PM
2.18

6:37AM
2.22
6:24PM
1.66

7:19AM
2.20

7:07PM
1.65
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
1:29AM
0.37

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)
-4--7426244-6---------
High °C
12131718131713121413111611111213111212111111
Low °C
11111516111312912119121181213101212101010
Chill °C (?)
91116171316101114139169812121011101099
Sunrise
--5:43--5:45--5:46--5:47--5:47--5:47--5:48-
Sunset
9:32--9:34--9:37--9:37--9:36--9:37--9:35--9:36
Swell1 (m) & direction
1.7

SSE
1.6

SE
1.4

SSE
1.3

SSE
1.0

SSE
0.8

SSE
1.1

SSW
1.8

SW
2.1

SW
1.4

SW
1.8

SW
1.7

SW
1.6

SW
1.3

SW
1.2

SW
1.4

SW
0.6

SW
0.7

SW
0.6

SSW
0.9

SSE
0.9

SE
1.5

SSE
Period (s)1010111010919916161414141413121212981211
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.5

SW
0.4

SW
0.9

E
0.5

E
0.6

SW
0.6

ENE
0.6

SW
1.6

SSW
0.6

SE
0.8

WSW
0.4

ENE
0.6

ENE
0.4

ENE
0.3

E
0.2

ESE
0.2

SSW
0.2

S
0.3

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.4

SW
0.9

SSE
0.5

SW
Period (s)9116675111710565510101918161612713
Wind waves (m) & direction
0.8

E
2.3

ENE
1.1

W
1.0

SW

-
0.3

W
2.2

W

-
0.9

NW
0.6

NW

-

-

-
0.4

W
0.7

WSW

-

-

-

-

-

-

-
Period (s)4747-26-44---35-------



Catlins Surf Breaks

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