Frentzes Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(New-Zealand – Invercargill)
| Name: | Frentzes |
|---|---|
| Type: | point |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: W | Offshore Wind: SE |
Frentzes in Invercargill is an exposed point break that has inconsistent surf with no particular seasonal pattern. Works best in offshore winds from the southeast. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the ideal swell angle is from the west.The waves is a point break that peels left. Best around mid tide. It very rarely gets crowded here. Watch out for sharks/rips.
Overall Frentzes Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Frentzes surf quality by season and Frentzes surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Frentzes |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Frentzes:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Porridge | 2 mi |
| Second closest break | Beatons | 3 mi |
| Third closest break | Colac Bay | 11 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Nicks Point | 11 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Bluecliffs | 17 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Frentzes: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 4878 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 4925 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 5164 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 5226 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 5390 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Frentzes: |
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| Closest tide station | Colac Bay, New Zealand | 11 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Colac Bay, New Zealand(2) | 11 mi |
| Third closest tide station | New River Entrance, New Zealand | 31 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | New River Entrance, New Zealand(2) | 31 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Bluff, New Zealand | 37 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Frentzes: |
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| Closest ski area | Remarkables (New Zealand) | 103 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Coronet Peak (New Zealand) | 108 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Cardrona (New Zealand) | 117 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Snow Park/Snow Farm (New Zealand) | 119 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Treble Cone (New Zealand) | 131 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Frentzes: |
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| Closest city location | Tuatapere (New Zealand) | 12 mi |
| Second closest city location | Riverton (New Zealand) | 16 mi |
| Third closest city location | Okaka Hut (New Zealand) | 22 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Invercargill (New Zealand) | 32 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Winton (New Zealand) | 32 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Frentzes is Invercargill Airport (IVC) in New Zealand, 49 km (30 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Frentzes is Manapouri Airport (TEU), also in New Zealand, 86 km (53 miles) away.
- Third is Queenstown Airport (ZQN) in New Zealand, 165 km (102 miles) away.
- Alexandra Airport (ALR) in New Zealand is 179 km (111 miles) away.
- Dunedin Airport (DUD), also in New Zealand is the fifth nearest airport to Frentzes and is 198 km (123 miles) away.
