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Papatowai surfForecast / Catlins / New Zealand
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Papatowai this week:
The surf forecast for Papatowai over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 29) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 6ft and 12s period with a secondary swell of 2ft and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Papatowai in the next 12 days are 30ft 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 31) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 8ft 6s period and expected on Friday (May 30) at 3AM.
Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 29th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 31st May) | 23ft (7.0m) 14s |
Most Powerful | 9AM (Sat 31st May) | 30ft (9.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Papatowai over the next 12 days.
Thu 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 01 | Monday 02 | Tuesday 03 | Wednesday 04 | Thursday 05 | Friday 06 | Saturday 07 | Sunday 08 | Monday 09 | Tue 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 17 |
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Energy (?) | 948 | 933 | 3380 | 5931 | 14018 | 41024 | 27874 | 17769 | 11023 | 6645 | 3399 | 3870 | 3505 | 6407 | 4031 | 3692 | 1824 | 675 | 572 | 585 | 3455 | 2549 | 1984 | 11983 | 14829 | 7175 | 2143 | 2448 | 1003 | 382 | 244 | 302 | 471 | 350 | 1808 | 2535 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off |
High Tide / height (ft) | 4:42AM 6.46 | 5:17PM 6.73 | 5:39AM 6.23 | 6:14PM 6.43 | 6:37AM 5.97 | 7:12PM 6.1 | 7:36AM 5.74 | 8:10PM 5.84 | 8:36AM 5.54 | 9:07PM 5.64 | 9:33AM 5.41 | 10:01PM 5.51 | 10:27AM 5.38 | 10:50PM 5.45 | 11:15AM 5.41 | 11:36PM 5.41 | 12:00PM 5.51 | 12:18AM 5.45 | 12:43PM 5.64 | 12:59AM 5.51 | 1:24PM 5.77 | 1:39AM 5.58 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 10:39PM 0.59 | 10:59AM 0.33 | 11:37PM 0.79 | 11:58AM 0.56 | 12:35AM 0.98 | 12:57PM 0.79 | 1:33AM 1.12 | 1:55PM 1.02 | 2:28AM 1.25 | 2:50PM 1.18 | 3:21AM 1.31 | 3:42PM 1.31 | 4:09AM 1.35 | 4:30PM 1.38 | 4:54AM 1.38 | 5:16PM 1.44 | 5:37AM 1.38 | 6:00PM 1.44 | 6:18AM 1.35 | 6:43PM 1.44 | 6:59AM 1.28 | 7:26PM 1.41 | 7:41AM 1.25 | |||||||||||||
Thu 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 01 | Monday 02 | Tuesday 03 | Wednesday 04 | Thursday 05 | Friday 06 | Saturday 07 | Sunday 08 | Monday 09 | Tue 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | - | - | 8:12 | - | - | 8:14 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:17 | - | - | 8:18 | - | - | 8:18 | - | - | 8:18 | - | - | 8:19 | - | - | 8:21 | - | - | 8:22 |
Sunset | 5:06 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - |
Rain (in) | - | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.0 | - | 0.0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.4 | 0.2 | - | 0.0 | - | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | - | - | 0.1 | - | - | 0.1 | - |
Temp. °F | 50 | 50 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 50 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 57 | 57 | 55 | 57 | 59 | 52 | 55 | 55 | 52 | 45 | 45 | 43 | 41 | 43 | 45 | 43 | 46 | 46 | 50 | 48 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 50 | 46 |
Feels °F (?) | 46 | 43 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 34 | 36 | 43 | 41 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 50 | 52 | 45 | 52 | 54 | 50 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 37 | 41 | 41 | 39 | 46 | 48 | 41 | 34 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 1.5in), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 50°F on Thu afternoon, min 43°F on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Thu afternoon, near gales from the W by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 59°F on Tue afternoon, min 50°F on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sun night, calm by Tue night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 1.0in), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 55°F on Wed afternoon, min 37°F on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the SSW by Fri night). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 0.4in), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 52°F on Mon afternoon, min 41°F on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Mon morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Tue afternoon). |
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Information about the Papatowai Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Papatowai provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Papatowai can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Papatowai 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 (Papatowai) 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 Papatowai 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.
Papatowai is 88 km (55 miles) from the city of Invercargill. If you plan a holiday in Catlins, look for hotels and other accommodation in Invercargill. Invercargill has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.