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	Wed 21		Thursday 22			Friday 23			Saturday 24			Sunday 25			Monday 26			Tuesday 27
	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	Papatowai Catlins	Papatowai Catlins	Purakaunui Bay Catlins	Kaka Point Catlins	Papatowai Catlins	Cannibal Bay Catlins	Catlins River Mouth Catlins	Cannibal Bay Catlins	Purakaunui Bay Catlins	Papatowai Catlins	Purakaunui Bay Catlins	Purakaunui Bay Catlins	Dinner Plates Catlins	Purakaunui Bay Catlins	Purakaunui Bay Catlins	Cannibal Bay Catlins	Kaka Point Catlins	Purakaunui Bay Catlins	Purakaunui Bay Catlins	Papatowai Catlins
Rating (10 max)	4	4	1	2	4	4	4	4	4	4	6	5	4	4	3	0	2	2	1	3
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s)	SW 13	WSW 13	SW 12	SW 13	SW 16	SSW 17	SSW 16	SSW 16	SW 14	SW 14	SW 17	SW 16	SW 15	SW 14	SW 13	SW 13	SW 7	S 9	SSE 8	SE 8
kJ	2561	1828	819	130	803	992	1427	1027	1463	2004	4959	4218	1446	1403	618	88	102	1219	560	289
Wind (km/h)	WSW	NW	WNW	WSW	W	NW	SW	WNW	NW	W	NW	NW	WNW	NNW	NNW	N	WSW	W	WSW	WNW
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy	off	cross-off	cross-off	off	off	off	cross-off	cross-off	off	off	off	off	cross-off	off	off	cross-off	off	cross-off	cross-off	off
High Tide		00:01AM1.61m	12:26PM1.71m		00:42AM1.70m		1:32PM2.26m	1:51AM2.33m		1:45PM1.84m	2:04AM1.90m		2:10PM2.17m	2:48AM1.98m		3:41PM2.47m			3:56PM1.96m
Low Tide	5:52PM0.46m		6:07AM0.38m			7:25AM0.91m		7:47PM0.91m	7:31AM0.22m		7:52PM0.22m	8:14AM0.16m		8:34PM0.16m	8:59AM0.13m		9:55PM0.72m	9:48AM0.13m		10:06PM0.11m
	WeatherSurf DetailsWater Temperature
mm	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	1	2	—	—	—
Max °C	17	14	16	15	11	21	21	16	21	21	17	21	17	19	22	21	17	13	13	9
Min °C	15	12	15	14	10	16	18	13	18	19	15	18	15	16	20	17	10	10	11	8
Chill °C	16	12	15	14	9	21	21	16	21	21	16	21	17	19	22	21	16	10	10	6
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	8:16	—	—	8:16	—	—	8:17	—	—	8:21	—	—	8:24	—	—	8:22	—	—	8:24	—

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