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Purakaunui Bay Surf Forecast
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Purakaunui Bay surfForecast / Catlins / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Sunday 06 Apr 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Purakaunui Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Purakaunui Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 06) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Purakaunui Bay in the next 12 days are 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 08) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Monday (Apr 07) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sun 6th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Tue 8th Apr) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 8th Apr) | 15ft (4.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Purakaunui Bay over the next 12 days.
Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 940 | 965 | 1130 | 2201 | 4247 | 3517 | 3221 | 6356 | 4957 | 3330 | 1801 | 2598 | 1837 | 1438 | 1346 | 1493 | 1270 | 1584 | 2035 | 2913 | 2862 | 2534 | 5271 | 4490 | 2624 | 2090 | 1069 | 660 | 477 | 341 | 1338 | 2166 | 3105 | 2840 | 4190 | 3614 |
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 | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:41AM 1.71 | 10:20PM 1.80 | 10:45AM 1.73 | 11:17PM 1.81 | 11:38AM 1.76 | 12:05AM 1.82 | 12:23PM 1.78 | 12:46AM 1.83 | 1:03PM 1.81 | 1:24AM 1.83 | 1:40PM 1.82 | 1:59AM 1.83 | 2:16PM 1.83 | 2:34AM 1.81 | 2:52PM 1.83 | 3:10AM 1.78 | 3:29PM 1.81 | 3:46AM 1.74 | 4:07PM 1.78 | 4:25AM 1.68 | 4:48PM 1.73 | 5:05AM 1.62 | 5:31PM 1.67 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:55PM 0.34 | 4:31AM 0.39 | 4:52PM 0.32 | 5:23AM 0.36 | 5:42PM 0.30 | 6:09AM 0.33 | 6:26PM 0.28 | 6:49AM 0.30 | 7:06PM 0.26 | 7:25AM 0.28 | 7:43PM 0.26 | 8:01AM 0.28 | 8:20PM 0.27 | 8:37AM 0.29 | 8:58PM 0.30 | 9:14AM 0.32 | 9:38PM 0.36 | 9:53AM 0.37 | 10:20PM 0.43 | 10:35AM 0.44 | 11:05PM 0.51 | 11:20AM 0.51 | 11:55PM 0.57 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:19 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 1 | - | 2 | 18 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 12 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the SW by Tue morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SW by Mon night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue night, min 8°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Purakaunui Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Purakaunui Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Purakaunui Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Purakaunui Bay 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 (Purakaunui Bay) 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 Purakaunui Bay 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.
Purakaunui Bay is 99 km (61 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.
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