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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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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9

E
2.2

ENE
1.6

E
1.3

SW
1.3

SW
1.3

SW
1.2

SW
3.5

E
3.0

E
3.0

E
2.5

E
2.4

E
2.3

E
2.2

E
2.2

E
2.0

E
1.4

SW
1.4

SW
2.1

E
1.3

SW
2.1

E
2.1

E
Period(s) (?)99918161514101212111111111110131410141312
Energy(?)5627674229969096775902224249221151796137612651116109687370481390063214461229
Wind
(km/h)
15
15
15
5
10
20
30
30
10
15
10
10
10
5
10
0
5
10
25
25
15
20
Wind State(?)cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
offoffoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)

1:37AM
1.97

2:52PM
2.26

3:04AM
2.23
3:32PM
2.28

3:14AM
1.78
3:41PM
1.90

3:54AM
1.80
4:22PM
1.90

4:36AM
1.80
5:04PM
1.88

5:21AM
1.80
5:32PM
2.10

5:50AM
2.06

Low Tide
/ height (m)

7:27PM
0.50
8:38AM
0.91

9:01PM
0.95
9:19AM
0.84

9:11PM
0.36
9:24AM
0.25

9:54PM
0.33
10:07AM
0.22

11:02PM
0.81
10:52AM
0.21

11:22PM
0.30
11:40AM
0.22

11:48PM
0.35

1:02PM
0.78
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Summary
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Rain (mm)
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High °C
119111410101012101291010891071010898
Low °C
10810118810108107896687710768
Chill °C (?)
97914977981081097910687665
Sunrise
--8:22--8:22--8:21--8:19--8:19--8:19--8:18-
Sunset
5:10--5:09--5:10--5:14--5:12--5:13--5:14--5:15
Swell1 (m) & direction
1.9

E
1.6

E
1.6

E
1.7

ENE
1.7

E
1.3

SW
1.2

SW
0.7

SW
3.0

E
3.0

E
2.5

E
2.4

E
2.3

E
2.2

E
2.2

E
2.0

E
1.8

E
1.8

E
1.3

SW
1.8

E
2.1

E
2.1

E
Period (s)999991514141212111111111110101014101312
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.4

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.5

S
1.3

SW
1.3

SW
0.7

ENE

-
0.6

SSW
0.6

SSW
0.7

SW
0.5

SW
0.4

SW
0.6

SSW
1.0

SSW
1.0

SSW
0.9

SSW
1.4

SW
1.4

SW

-
1.3

SW
0.6

SW
0.6

SW
Period (s)151519181612-1816151413181615151314-141313
Wind waves (m) & direction
3.0

ENE
2.2

ENE

-

-

-
1.7

E
2.4

ENE
3.5

E

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-
0.5

NE
2.1

E

-

-

-
Period (s)99---9710---------310---


Catlins Surf Breaks

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