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	Thursday 12			Friday 13			Saturday 14			Sunday 15			Monday 16			Tuesday 17			Wednesday 18
	AM	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	Kaka Point Catlins	Papatowai Catlins	Papatowai Catlins	Papatowai Catlins	Nugget Point Catlins	Cannibal Bay Catlins	Long Point Catlins	Papatowai Catlins	Dinner Plates Catlins	Cannibal Bay Catlins	Kaka Point Catlins	Dinner Plates Catlins	Purakaunui Bay Catlins	Papatowai Catlins	Papatowai Catlins	Cannibal Bay Catlins	Papatowai Catlins	Papatowai Catlins	Papatowai Catlins	Papatowai Catlins	Papatowai Catlins
Rating (10 max)	3	3	5	8	5	4	4	4	3	2	2	4	2	3	5	4	5	7	4	5	7
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s)	SSW 15	WSW 9	SW 12	SW 13	SW 14	SSW 13	SW 12	SSW 12	SW 11	S 9	SSW 16	SSW 15	SW 14	SW 8	SW 11	SSW 13	SW 13	WSW 12	SW 13	SW 13	SW 13
kJ	530	1546	4317	4411	5610	1255	1369	1082	314	106	144	987	2886	1511	2469	1077	3234	4512	3947	5808	6030
Wind (km/h)	W	WSW	W	W	N	NW	NNE	S	NNE	N	SW	N	WSW	WSW	WNW	NNW	W	W	W	WSW	W
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy	off	off	off	off	glassy	off	off	glassy	off	cross-off	off	off	cross-off	off	off	off	off	off	off	off	off
High Tide		5:25PM1.70m		5:52AM1.77m	6:20PM2.19m		6:38AM1.71m	6:56PM1.58m		7:37AM2.13m		7:23PM1.76m	8:17AM1.60m		8:38PM1.50m	9:17AM2.06m		9:30PM1.50m	10:00AM1.58m		10:21PM1.53m
Low Tide	11:42AM1.05m		11:35PM0.41m	12:08PM0.50m		00:42AM1.03m	12:59PM0.54m		00:52AM0.58m		1:48PM1.15m	1:45AM0.61m		2:43PM0.58m	2:59AM0.54m		3:34PM0.56m	3:50AM0.51m		4:21PM0.52m
	WeatherSurf DetailsWater Temperature
mm	—	1	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	7	5	—	—	—	—	2	—	—	—
Max °C	17	12	10	15	13	12	16	15	14	20	15	12	8	12	9	16	15	12	11	11	10
Min °C	13	11	9	12	13	11	12	15	12	16	15	9	7	10	6	11	14	10	10	11	5
Chill °C	16	9	7	13	13	12	16	15	12	20	13	10	4	9	6	15	14	9	8	8	7
	6:01	—	—	6:01	—	—	6:00	—	—	5:58	—	—	5:58	—	—	5:56	—	—	5:56	—	—
	—	8:49	—	—	8:49	—	—	8:52	—	—	8:52	—	—	8:54	—	—	8:57	—	—	8:58	—

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