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	Tuesday 29			Wednesday 30			Thursday 1			Friday 2			Saturday 3			Sunday 4			Monday 5
	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	Dinner Plates Catlins	Dinner Plates Catlins	Papatowai Catlins	Papatowai Catlins	Papatowai Catlins	Papatowai Catlins	Cannibal Bay Catlins	Papatowai Catlins	Purakaunui Bay Catlins	Purakaunui Bay Catlins	Papatowai Catlins	Kaka Point Catlins	Dinner Plates Catlins	Porpoise Bay Catlins	Papatowai Catlins	Papatowai Catlins	Papatowai Catlins	Long Point Catlins	Dinner Plates Catlins	Papatowai Catlins	Dinner Plates Catlins
Rating (10 max)	0	0	9	7	5	5	4	4	4	4	3	3	0	6	5	4	4	3	3	4	4
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s)	SSW 15	SSW 15	SSW 14	SSW 14	SSW 14	SW 14	SSW 14	SW 14	SW 14	SW 14	SW 14	SSW 14	SW 14	SW 14	SSW 13	SW 12	SW 13	SW 13	SW 13	SW 16	SW 15
kJ	9786	8648	8065	6050	4637	3576	1130	2462	2216	1602	1463	530	3523	4747	3584	736	827	591	295	1552	940
Wind (km/h)	W	WSW	W	W	SW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NNW	WSW	WSW	SW	SSW	WNW	W	SSW	N	WNW	SW	NNE
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy	cross	cross	off	off	cross-off	cross-off	off	cross-off	off	off	off	off	cross-on	cross-on	off	off	cross-off	glassy	cross-off	cross-off	glassy
High Tide		4:46PM2.18m		5:30AM1.96m	5:53PM1.85m		6:49AM2.41m	6:48PM1.79m		7:23AM1.87m		8:10PM2.25m	8:10AM2.05m		8:59PM1.71m	9:42AM1.82m		10:11PM1.73m	10:33AM2.06m		10:58PM2.03m
Low Tide	10:37AM0.20m		11:17PM0.20m	11:49AM0.25m		00:10AM0.25m			1:10AM0.30m		1:52PM0.38m	2:34AM0.87m		2:36PM0.49m	3:25AM0.32m		4:07PM0.38m		4:13AM0.34m	5:09PM0.32m
	WeatherSurf DetailsWater Temperature
mm	2	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	4	1	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Max °C	10	11	9	12	13	12	18	18	16	19	14	9	9	9	6	12	12	8	10	11	10
Min °C	9	10	8	9	10	8	14	14	15	16	11	8	9	8	5	9	10	7	8	10	10
Chill °C	6	8	6	11	13	10	18	18	15	18	12	6	5	6	4	11	11	8	9	10	10
	7:20	—	—	7:16	—	—	7:13	—	—	7:11	—	—	7:13	—	—	7:09	—	—	7:09	—	—
	—	7:47	—	—	7:47	—	—	7:49	—	—	7:50	—	—	7:53	—	—	7:52	—	—	7:53	—

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