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Catlins River Mouth surf Forecast / Catlins / New Zealand
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Catlins River Mouth this week:
The surf forecast for Catlins River Mouth over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Catlins River Mouth in the next 12 days are 2.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 03) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 28) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Fri 26th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Thu 2nd May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Fri 3rd May) | 7ft (2.1m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Catlins River Mouth over the next 12 days.
Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 313 | 848 | 1512 | 917 | 610 | 850 | 536 | 402 | 596 | 802 | 672 | 450 | 268 | 257 | 147 | 326 | 742 | 665 | 1171 | 1614 | 1873 | 1705 | 1546 | 1949 | 1728 | 1385 | 1045 | 834 | 811 | 943 | 2296 | 2437 | 7571 | 2926 | 1859 | 781 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | off | cross | glass | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | glass | glass | glass | off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:30PM 2.34 | 4:43AM 2.28 | 5:13PM 2.29 | 5:26AM 2.22 | 6:02PM 2.24 | 6:17AM 2.16 | 6:56PM 2.19 | 7:17AM 2.11 | 7:57PM 2.16 | 8:24AM 2.11 | 9:02PM 2.16 | 9:31AM 2.16 | 10:06PM 2.21 | 10:33AM 2.24 | 11:06PM 2.30 | 11:30AM 2.35 | 12:01AM 2.39 | 12:24PM 2.46 | 12:54AM 2.48 | 1:16PM 2.55 | 1:44AM 2.54 | 2:07PM 2.61 | 2:33AM 2.57 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:21AM 0.91 | 10:44PM 0.99 | 11:03AM 0.93 | 11:28PM 1.02 | 11:50AM 0.95 | 12:17AM 1.04 | 12:42PM 0.97 | 1:12AM 1.05 | 1:43PM 0.97 | 2:13AM 1.04 | 2:48PM 0.94 | 3:18AM 1.00 | 3:52PM 0.88 | 4:23AM 0.93 | 4:53PM 0.80 | 5:23AM 0.85 | 5:50PM 0.73 | 6:17AM 0.76 | 6:44PM 0.67 | 7:09AM 0.69 | 7:36PM 0.64 | 7:58AM 0.65 | 8:26PM 0.66 | |||||||||||||
Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 2 | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Temp. °C | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Feels °C (?) | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 9 | -4 | -4 | -3 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 3°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sun morning, strong winds from the WSW by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Catlins River Mouth Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Catlins River Mouth provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Catlins River Mouth can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Catlins River Mouth surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Catlins River Mouth) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Catlins River Mouth may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Catlins River Mouth is 91 km (57 miles) from Dunedin. If you plan a holiday in Catlins, look for hotels and other accommodation in Dunedin. Dunedin has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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