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 22		Thursday 23			Friday 24			Saturday 25			Sunday 26			Monday 27			Tuesday 28
	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	Long Point Catlins	Long Point Catlins	Long Point Catlins	Long Point Catlins	Papatowai Catlins	Papatowai Catlins	Purakaunui Bay Catlins	Papatowai Catlins	Papatowai Catlins	Cannibal Bay Catlins	Papatowai Catlins	Papatowai Catlins	Papatowai Catlins	Dinner Plates Catlins	Cannibal Bay Catlins	Cannibal Bay Catlins	Cannibal Bay Catlins	Papatowai Catlins	Catlins River Mouth Catlins
Rating (10 max)	4	3	2	2	2	4	4	3	6	5	4	3	4	4	3	3	4	4	9	4
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s)	SW 13	SW 13	SW 12	SW 13	SW 13	SW 15	SW 16	SW 16	SW 16	SW 15	SSW 15	SW 13	SW 13	SW 12	SW 12	ESE 13	ESE 16	ESE 14	SW 14	SSW 15
kJ	1468	851	374	273	369	1011	1580	4959	5017	3814	911	1179	1521	1125	343	294	1150	1143	7383	1279
Wind (km/h)	W	NNE	N	N	NNW	NNW	WSW	SSW	WSW	W	NW	WNW	WNW	NW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NW	NW	NNW
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy	off	cross-off	cross-off	cross-off	cross-off	cross-off	cross-off	cross	cross-off	off	off	cross-off	off	cross-off	off	off	off	off	cross-off	cross-off
High Tide		9:25PM1.61m	10:01AM1.63m		10:25PM1.58m	10:59AM1.64m		11:20PM1.59m	11:51AM1.68m		00:34AM2.16m		12:36PM1.73m	00:52AM1.67m		1:47PM2.21m	2:03AM2.20m		1:56PM1.82m	2:41AM2.22m
Low Tide			3:38AM0.46m	4:09PM0.53m		4:31AM0.49m	5:02PM0.55m		5:21AM0.49m	5:52PM0.53m	6:27PM1.17m	6:07AM0.46m		6:37PM0.50m	6:35AM0.47m		8:00PM1.03m	8:17AM0.92m		8:37PM0.96m
	WeatherSurf DetailsWater Temperature
mm	—	—	—	—	—	—	2	10	2	—	—	1	—	—	—	—	—	2	—	—
Max °C	11	8	11	13	10	10	9	6	5	5	4	6	7	4	8	10	9	8	10	7
Min °C	8	8	9	11	8	8	7	4	3	3	2	3	5	4	4	7	6	8	8	6
Chill °C	10	6	9	12	8	10	7	3	2	2	0	3	4	1	5	8	6	6	9	4
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	5:22	—	—	5:22	—	—	5:23	—	—	5:24	—	—	5:25	—	—	5:25	—	—	5:28	—

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