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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
2

2

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2

3

3

3

4

4

2

0

6

6

7

7

5

4

4

4

3

2

2

Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8

SW
0.6

S
1.5

ENE
1.4

ENE
1.5

ENE
1.4

ENE
0.9

SE
1.0

SE
1.6

SW
0.9

SE
2.2

WSW
3.0

WSW
4.0

SW
4.0

SW
4.0

SW
3.5

SSW
2.1

SSW
2.5

SW
2.2

SW
1.8

SW
0.9

S
0.9

S
Period(s) (?)121067781313111391213141516161414131212
Energy(?)27117740336938647242271113174641457343252795486644960102087271519121169405396
Wind
(km/h)
15
20
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15
10
15
10
10
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25
20
15
15
10
5
10
10
5
25
Wind State(?)offcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffcrossonglasscross-
off
cross-
off
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High Tide
/ height (m)


9:59PM
1.54
10:27AM
1.47

11:13PM
2.05
11:38AM
2.02

12:12AM
2.07
12:18PM
1.56

12:46AM
1.69

1:23PM
2.13
1:49AM
2.19

1:39PM
1.73
2:04AM
1.85

2:47PM
2.32
3:12AM
2.36

Low Tide
/ height (m)

3:40PM
0.62

4:18AM
0.66
4:19PM
0.71

5:23AM
1.24
5:56PM
1.13

6:05AM
0.56
6:52PM
1.03

7:21AM
1.05

7:40PM
0.92
8:04AM
0.93

7:44PM
0.26
8:44AM
0.83

9:04PM
0.72
8:48AM
0.20
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Rain (mm)
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High °C
15141317201615131115151416161416151314151212
Low °C
1213121418121312912141314141113141211141111
Chill °C (?)
1412111720161512914131215151216151314151110
Sunrise
7:28--7:30--7:31--7:33--7:35--7:35--7:37--7:37
Sunset
-8:12--8:09--8:08--8:08--8:05--8:01--8:00--
Swell1 (m) & direction
0.8

SW
0.6

S
1.1

ENE
0.9

ENE
0.9

ENE
0.6

SE
0.9

ENE
1.1

ENE
1.1

SE
1.0

SW
0.8

SE
0.8

SSW
0.6

ENE
4.0

SW
4.0

SW
3.5

SSW
2.1

SSW
2.5

SW
2.2

SW
1.8

SW
0.9

S
0.9

S
Period (s)12107771389137131910141516161414131212
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.7

S
0.4

SW
0.5

SW
0.4

SE
0.4

SE
0.6

WSW
0.9

SE
1.0

SE
1.0

ENE
0.9

SE
0.7

SSW
0.6

SE
0.4

SE
0.6

ENE
0.4

ENE
0.4

ENE
0.3

ENE
0.4

ENE
0.3

ENE
0.6

S
0.7

SW
0.7

SW
Period (s)10121311121313139132012111099999121313
Wind waves (m) & direction
0.7

ENE
0.9

ENE
1.5

ENE
1.4

ENE
1.5

ENE
1.4

ENE
0.4

SW
0.7

SW
1.6

SW
0.4

W
2.2

WSW
3.0

WSW
4.0

SW

-
1.0

NW
0.8

NW

-

-

-

-

-
0.9

SSW
Period (s)6667784511391213-55-----6



Catlins Surf Breaks

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