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	Thursday 15			Friday 16			Saturday 17			Sunday 18			Monday 19			Tuesday 20			Wednesday 21
	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	Cannibal Bay Catlins	Cannibal Bay Catlins	Cannibal Bay Catlins	Cannibal Bay Catlins	Purakaunui Bay Catlins	Papatowai Catlins	Papatowai Catlins	Kaka Point Catlins	Papatowai Catlins	Papatowai Catlins	Nugget Point Catlins	Porpoise Bay Catlins	Porpoise Bay Catlins	Nugget Point Catlins	Dinner Plates Catlins	Papatowai Catlins	Kaka Point Catlins	Dinner Plates Catlins	Kaka Point Catlins	Papatowai Catlins	Papatowai Catlins
Rating (10 max)	0	0	0	0	2	4	4	4	4	4	4	2	1	4	5	5	5	0	4	4	3
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s)	ESE 7	E 8	E 8	S 8	SSW 12	SSW 12	SSW 12	SSW 12	SW 12	SW 12	SW 13	SSW 15	SSW 14	SW 13	SSW 16	SW 15	SSW 16	SSW 14	SW 14	SW 13	SW 13
kJ	265	259	228	682	1993	1427	1510	1412	1935	2291	2673	3487	2856	4418	3062	4915	2821	2218	1285	1756	732
Wind (km/h)	SE	S	S	SSW	SW	WSW	W	SW	WNW	W	WSW	WNW	W	SW	NW	WNW	WSW	W	SW	SSW	NW
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy	on	cross-on	cross-on	cross-on	cross	off	off	off	off	off	off	cross-off	cross-off	off	cross-off	off	off	cross	off	cross-off	cross-off
High Tide		6:46PM2.23m		7:20AM2.21m		7:29PM1.56m	8:03AM1.61m		8:27PM1.51m	9:03AM1.57m		9:03PM1.69m	9:40AM1.76m		10:03PM1.70m	10:57AM1.59m		10:56PM1.75m	12:01PM2.10m		00:01AM1.61m
Low Tide	12:49PM1.08m		1:09AM1.05m		1:31PM0.57m	1:50AM0.55m		2:21PM1.20m	2:48AM0.58m		3:17PM1.23m	3:25AM0.67m		4:19PM1.21m		4:37AM0.53m	5:21PM1.16m		5:49AM1.06m	5:52PM0.46m
	WeatherSurf DetailsWater Temperature
mm	8	1	1	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	4	3	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Max °C	8	8	8	8	9	7	12	14	8	16	18	12	11	11	11	17	20	15	13	13	11
Min °C	7	8	7	8	9	4	8	13	8	12	15	10	11	11	10	14	18	10	11	12	9
Chill °C	5	4	5	5	6	4	10	12	5	14	17	9	8	9	9	16	20	12	11	12	9
	6:47	—	—	6:45	—	—	6:43	—	—	6:41	—	—	6:41	—	—	6:39	—	—	6:35	—	—
	—	8:07	—	—	8:08	—	—	8:08	—	—	8:10	—	—	8:12	—	—	8:14	—	—	8:16	—

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