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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.

Catlins Photos

Catlins Wavefinder

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Best forecast wave conditions in Catlins
Rating
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4

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2

4

3

3

4

3

0

2

3

0

4

4

0

0

0

2

2

1

3

Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4

SW
2.3

SW
2.0

SW
0.8

SW
1.7

SW
2.2

WSW
1.6

SW
1.7

SW
0.9

SSW
1.1

SW
1.1

SW
1.6

SSW
1.7

S
2.2

SSW
1.8

S
2.5

SSE
2.4

SSE
2.1

SSE
1.7

SSE
1.3

SSE
1.9

ENE
0.9

SE
Period(s) (?)1514131211121111141313789811111010968
Energy(?)891927134320977713516569594716016204805211315101916431421898609361477246
Wind
(km/h)
15
20
10
5
20
10
10
10
20
25
30
20
25
25
15
5
20
30
20
5
10
15
Wind State(?)cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)

1:48PM
1.68
2:13AM
1.77

2:38PM
0.32
2:53AM
1.81

3:08PM
1.72
3:33AM
1.83

3:47PM
1.73

4:40AM
2.26
4:50PM
2.21

4:51AM
1.83
5:04PM
1.72

5:30AM
1.81
5:43PM
1.69

6:37AM
2.22
Low Tide
/ height (m)


7:47PM
0.39
9:48AM
0.16
6:48PM
0.21
8:28PM
0.38
8:57AM
0.43

9:10PM
0.36
9:39AM
0.42

9:51PM
0.35
10:48AM
1.01

11:06PM
0.92
11:03AM
0.42

11:15PM
0.35
11:46AM
0.43

11:58PM
0.36
12:47PM
0.95
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Rain (mm)
----1179413242----105--2
High °C
28141218181389891091012911111211121113
Low °C
2814111513979689891161011111011911
Chill °C (?)
28131118181167557671069999111012
Sunrise
6:01--5:41--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:45--5:47
Sunset
-9:31--9:31--9:32--9:31--9:31--9:32--9:35--
Swell1 (m) & direction
0.4

SW
2.3

SW
2.0

SW
0.8

SW
0.4

SE
2.2

WSW
1.6

SW
0.7

SW
0.9

SSW
1.1

SW
1.1

SW
0.9

SW
0.7

SW
1.8

S
1.6

S
2.5

SSE
2.4

SSE
2.1

SSE
1.7

SSE
1.3

SSE
1.0

SSE
0.9

E
Period (s)111413121012111414131312119811111010986
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.4

SW
0.4

ENE
0.4

ENE
0.4

SE
0.2

ENE
0.4

SE
0.4

SE
0.4

SE
0.3

E
0.3

SE
0.3

SE
0.2

ESE
0.3

SE
0.3

SE
1.0

SE
0.6

SW
0.5

SW
0.1

SW
0.3

SW
0.5

SW
0.4

SW
0.9

SE
Period (s)1598108101098991011101198131212118
Wind waves (m) & direction
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-

-

-
1.7

SW

-

-
1.7

SW
1.2

SW
1.4

SW
1.5

SSW
1.6

SSW
1.7

S
2.2

SSW
1.8

S

-

-

-
0.7

ENE
1.6

ENE
1.9

ENE

-
Period (s)----11--117777898---456-



Catlins Surf Breaks

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