Papatowai Surf Guide
Papatowai in Catlins is an exposed beach/river mouth break that has inconsistent surf with no particular seasonal pattern. Offshore winds blow from the west. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the best swell direction is from the south southeast. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. Best around high tide. Rarely crowded here. Watch out for sharks/rips.
Papatowai Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| inconsistent | 12.4°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Papatowai:
The best conditions reported for surf at Papatowai occur when a South-southeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the West.
Papatowai Surf:
Saturday, 6 June 2026, 00:06 Local time| Sex | Sábado 06 | |||
| 9PM | 0AM | 3AM | 6AM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Período (s) | 12 | 12 | 18 | 6 |
| Vento (km/h) | ||||
| Estado do Vento | off | off | off | off |
















