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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.

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Best forecast wave conditions in Catlins
Rating
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3

3

4

4

4

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

4

4

1

3

2

2

Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8

S
1.8

E
0.8

SSW
1.0

SSW
1.1

SSW
1.5

SW
1.4

ENE
0.9

SSW
1.6

E
2.5

SSW
4.0

SSW
5.5

S
4.5

S
4.0

S
3.5

S
3.5

S
3.5

SSW
3.0

S
1.1

SW
2.1

S
1.6

SSE
1.3

SSE
Period(s) (?)1272018181610141213121312111010101018888
Energy(?)383653503125020371556761873132628444533106165443369726612968488930769471405658364
Wind
(km/h)
35
30
10
20
5
15
25
30
35
35
40
45
40
35
35
30
30
20
15
20
10
10
Wind State(?)crosscross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
offoffcross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)

5:44PM
2.29

6:10AM
2.31
6:24PM
2.31

6:03AM
2.09
6:19PM
2.05

6:47AM
2.04

7:26PM
1.75
7:55AM
1.74

8:22PM
1.73
8:51AM
1.71

9:25PM
1.74
9:56AM
1.69

11:04PM
2.26
10:44AM
1.95
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:40AM
0.82

12:03AM
0.75
12:20PM
0.81

12:46AM
0.77
12:17PM
0.37

12:58AM
0.28

1:04PM
0.40
1:51AM
0.32

2:19PM
0.37
2:49AM
0.37

3:18PM
0.37
3:53AM
0.39

4:00PM
0.43

4:38AM
0.46
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Rain (mm)
---74---8547421-----42
High °C
15191515151413131212111011111113141229141112
Low °C
1417141415121212121211911111112131128131011
Chill °C (?)
1318141415141010997678811121029121010
Sunrise
6:15--6:16--6:18--6:18--6:22--6:24--6:33--6:24
Sunset
-9:30--9:28--9:29--9:23--9:27--9:22--9:21--
Swell1 (m) & direction
0.8

S
0.7

S
1.5

E
1.0

SSW
2.0

ENE
1.6

ENE
1.4

ENE
1.1

E
1.6

E
1.6

E
1.4

E
1.0

E
1.0

E
0.9

E
0.7

E
0.8

SSW
3.0

S
2.5

S
1.1

SW
1.8

S
1.6

SSE
1.3

SSE
Period (s)12108188910121211111010101018101018888
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.4

SW
0.5

SW
0.8

SSW
0.5

S
1.1

SSW
1.5

SW
0.8

SSW
0.9

SSW
1.3

SSW
0.2

SSE

-
0.3

E
0.1

S
0.3

SSW
0.5

SSW
0.6

E
0.8

SSW
0.9

SSW
0.7

SW
0.7

ESE
0.7

ESE
0.6

ESE
Period (s)12122091816151479-1322201912171612121211
Wind waves (m) & direction
1.4

ENE
1.8

E
1.8

ENE
2.0

ENE
2.3

ENE

-
0.9

SW
1.4

SW
1.8

SW
2.5

SSW
4.0

SSW
5.5

S
4.5

S
4.0

S
3.5

S
3.5

S
3.5

SSW
3.0

S

-
2.1

S
0.9

SW

-
Period (s)67888-667131213121110101010-87-



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