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Purakaunui Bay surf Forecast / Catlins / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 19 Mar 2024 NZDT
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Purakaunui Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Purakaunui Bay sea temperature is 13.7°C (Statistics for 19 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 12.2 °C max: 13.4 °C min: 10.0 °C)
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Purakaunui Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Purakaunui Bay sea temperature is 13.7°C (Statistics for 19 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 12.2 °C max: 13.4 °C min: 10.0 °C)


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 Tuesday (Mar 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 3s 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 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 26) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 26) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 19th Mar)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Best Surf10AM (Tue 26th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 17s
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 26th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Purakaunui Bay over the next 12 days.

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Tue
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sun
31
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.8
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.8
SW
2.3
SW
2.1
SW
2
SW
1.9
SW
2
SW
1.7
SW
2.1
SW
4
SW
4
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
3
SSW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.2
SSW
2.1
SW
2.1
SW
2.4
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
2.3
SW
Period(s) (?)121115141316151514131212141313131313131417161614141413131312121113141413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)542268309518451897767757120810536957181271191915441408124713399691680976877105512500155704775336532072329131611429542063233723221834
Wind
(km/h)
15
E
15
NE
10
NNE
15
ENE
10
N
5
NNE
10
E
10
S
15
SW
15
SSW
5
SE
10
NNW
25
W
10
W
15
NNE
10
NE
15
NNW
10
NW
15
NW
15
WNW
25
WSW
25
WSW
10
NW
10
W
15
SW
10
WNW
10
NNW
5
WSW
15
WSW
15
W
20
WSW
25
W
15
SW
20
SSW
5
N
5
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrossglassoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossoffoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossglassglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:18AM
1.74
12:38PM
1.68
1:06AM
1.77
1:23PM
1.72
1:47AM
1.80
2:01PM
1.75
2:23AM
1.82
2:37PM
1.79
2:58AM
1.84
3:11PM
1.81
3:31AM
1.84
3:46PM
1.82
4:05AM
1.82
4:20PM
1.81
4:40AM
1.78
4:56PM
1.79
5:15AM
1.73
5:33PM
1.75
5:52AM
1.67
6:13PM
1.70
6:32AM
1.61
6:58PM
1.66
7:19AM
1.55
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:50PM
0.43
6:23AM
0.47
6:40PM
0.40
7:08AM
0.43
7:23PM
0.35
7:48AM
0.38
8:02PM
0.31
8:24AM
0.34
8:39PM
0.27
8:59AM
0.30
9:15PM
0.25
9:34AM
0.29
9:51PM
0.25
10:10AM
0.29
10:29PM
0.29
10:47AM
0.33
11:08PM
0.35
11:25AM
0.39
11:49PM
0.43
12:05PM
0.46
12:34AM
0.50
12:51PM
0.52
1:25AM
0.57
Tue
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sun
31
Sunrise--7:43--7:43--7:46--7:47--7:48--7:50--7:50--7:52--7:54--7:54--7:56--7:58
Sunset7:54--7:52--7:51--7:49--7:46--7:45--7:43--7:40--7:38--7:37--7:35--7:32--
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Rain (mm)
-------------------51--2------------
Temp. °C1081415121516111211111714111315141718171312991071212121315121212912
Feels °C (?)641111912141098914951012101414147665548109911888811

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). 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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