Print

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

Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Mon
Tue
Preloading...
Loading...

Long range forecasts are available for members only
Sign Up

 


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.

Catlins Photos

Catlins Wavefinder

 WedThursday 27Friday 28Saturday 29Sunday 30Monday 01Tuesday 02Wednesday 03
Night
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
Rating
2

1

1

2

0

2

3

3

4

4

0

4

0

0

3

2

0

0

0

0

3

3

Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9

ENE
1.3

ENE
1.1

ENE
0.9

ENE
0.9

ENE
2.2

WSW
1.4

SW
0.6

SW
1.2

SW
2.3

SW
1.2

SW
2.1

SW
0.7

SW
1.7

SSW
2.5

SW
1.2

SW
0.6

ENE
2.0

ENE
1.3

ENE
1.0

ENE
1.4

SW
1.6

SSW
Period(s) (?)107891071214151414131477111178888
Energy(?)145626017917922855457823473523316701693361481851509176477241226636642
Wind
(km/h)
20
25
15
10
25
25
20
10
25
10
5
20
10
30
25
10
10
20
30
40
25
10
Wind State(?)offcross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
oncross-
off
crosscrossoffcross-
on
oncrosscross-
off
offcross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)

8:12AM
1.64

8:31PM
1.54
9:03AM
1.64

9:53PM
2.14
10:25AM
2.16

10:51PM
2.20
10:52AM
1.73

11:48PM
2.29
12:18PM
2.31

12:15AM
1.87
12:42PM
1.88

12:53AM
2.26

1:36PM
1.95
2:06AM
2.10
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:05AM
0.49

2:41PM
0.53
2:57AM
0.46

3:43PM
1.05

4:15AM
0.96
4:21PM
0.42

4:43AM
0.33
5:39PM
0.96

6:07AM
0.88
6:36PM
0.89

6:30AM
0.19
6:53PM
0.14

7:59AM
0.80

7:46PM
0.06
part cloudclearclearrain showersrain showerspart cloudclearpart cloudlight raincloudcloudlight rainheavy rainrain showersclearpart cloudpart cloudcloudpart cloudcloudcloudlight rain
Summary
some cloudsclearclearrain shwrsrain shwrssome cloudsclearsome cloudslight raincloudycloudylight rainheavy rainrain shwrsclearsome cloudssome cloudscloudysome cloudscloudycloudylight rain
Rain (mm)
---11---1--4121-------4
High °C
14232014151511171312131212141411131313141614
Low °C
1317181113148141211121210111310121312131612
Chill °C (?)
122320131313817111112101012129111110121512
Sunrise
-5:47--5:46--5:46--5:45--5:45--5:43--5:43--
Sunset
--9:08--9:10--9:15--9:14--9:15--9:15--9:17-
Swell1 (m) & direction
1.7

ENE
0.7

ENE
1.1

ENE
0.9

ENE
0.9

ENE
0.8

ENE
1.4

SW
0.6

SW
1.2

SW
2.3

SW
1.2

SW
2.1

SW
0.7

SW
0.8

ENE
1.0

ENE
1.3

WSW
0.7

S
0.4

SW
1.3

ENE
1.0

ENE
0.9

ENE
0.9

ENE
Period (s)1098910101214151414131491066108889
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.9

SW
0.4

SW
0.4

SW
0.4

SW
0.2

SSW
0.8

NW

-
0.6

ENE
0.5

ENE
0.8

ENE
0.5

ENE
0.8

ENE
0.6

SW
0.6

SSW

-
1.2

SW
0.6

ENE
0.3

SSE
0.3

SW
0.3

SSW
0.7

SSW
0.6

SW
Period (s)1110109136-6101010101213-111179171615
Wind waves (m) & direction
1.9

ENE
1.3

ENE
0.5

WNW

-
0.9

SW
2.2

WSW
1.2

NE
0.3

NNW
1.4

W

-

-

-
1.0

ESE
1.7

SSW
2.5

SW

-
0.6

ENE
2.0

ENE
0.5

W
0.4

SSW
1.4

SW
1.6

SSW
Period (s)1073-771025---577-474388



Catlins Surf Breaks

Nearest locationNearest
Nearest locationNearest
Nearest locationNearest