Frentzes Surf Break

Frentzes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 46.31° S 167.69° E

Issued: 11 am 10 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Frentzes sea temperature is
13.0° C

2.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Frentzes surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Frentzes surf forecast from 10 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 15 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 17s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 15 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 17s period, WSW swell with 22,734 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 12 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Frentzes this week:

The surf forecast for Frentzes over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 12) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Frentzes in the next 16 days are 6.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 15) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Fri 12th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 15th Jun)20ft (6.0m) 17s
Most Powerful 6AM (Mon 15th Jun)20ft (6.0m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Frentzes over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Sun night).

Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
1
0
2
3
1
3
1
0
0
0
!
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
1.4
SW
16
1.2
SW
15
1.1
SW
18
1.2
SW
16
0.9
SW
14
1.1
SW
17
1.4
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
0.8
SW
18
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
4
WSW
14
6.5
WSW
16
1.7
SW
16
4
WSW
14
1.3
SSW
12
2.2
SW
11
2.5
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
289
331
991
606
781
692
350
663
1017
696
506
375
427
322
5748
20470
1486
5602
491
1172
2402
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
10
NW
15
N
15
N
15
NNE
10
W
10
W
5
WSW
10
NW
10
NNW
5
NNW
15
N
25
N
20
N
20
WNW
35
WSW
30
SW
25
W
45
WSW
40
WSW
45
WSW
Wind State
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
7:39PM1.84m
8:04AM1.90m
8:34PM1.93m
9:04AM2.01m
9:29PM2.03m
10:02AM2.12m
10:23PM2.14m
10:59AM2.22m
11:17PM2.22m
11:55AM2.28m
00:11AM2.28m
12:50PM2.29m
1:05AM2.30m
Low Tide
1:27PM0.45m
1:55AM0.46m
2:25PM0.39m
2:52AM0.34m
3:22PM0.33m
3:48AM0.22m
4:18PM0.27m
4:44AM0.10m
5:13PM0.22m
5:38AM0.00m
6:06PM0.18m
6:33AM-0.05m
7:00PM0.17m
clear
clear
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part cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
mod rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
light rain
light rain
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
8:27
8:27
8:29
8:29
8:30
8:30
8:30
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
 mm
8
7
4
2
2
1
3
3
3
Temp °C
10
12
10
12
13
12
11
11
10
8
10
9
13
12
12
11
10
9
11
11
11
Feels °C
7
10
7
7
9
9
8
9
8
5
8
5
8
8
5
4
2
2
2
2
1
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
11
0.9
SW
14
1.4
SW
16
1.2
SW
15
1.1
SW
17
1.2
SW
16
0.9
SW
14
1.1
SW
17
1.4
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
0.8
SW
18
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
3
SW
17
1.7
SW
16
1.4
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
12
Energy kJ
249
331
991
606
760
692
350
663
1017
696
506
375
427
322
658
4599
1486
436
491
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SSW
10
0.4
SSW
9
0.4
SW
20
1.1
SW
18
0.1
S
10
0.5
SW
6
0.5
SW
6
0.2
SSW
22
0.5
SW
20
0.7
SW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
11
1.2
SW
14
0.8
WSW
13
Energy kJ
289
100
27
98
781
2
15
18
45
186
157
55
25
606
215
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
20
0.6
SW
18
0.1
S
8
0.2
S
12
0.6
SW
13
Energy kJ
15
249
1
11
140
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
N
3
4
WSW
14
6.5
WSW
16
1.6
SSW
9
4
WSW
14
0.4
WNW
3
2.2
SW
11
2.5
SSW
13
Energy kJ
5
5748
20470
415
5602
3
1172
2402
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
4
3
4
4
5
4
3
4
2
4
3
4
1
6
2
2
4
Distance (km)
4
4
4
4
4
28
17
17
4
4
0
4
28
4
162
196
352
140
202
482
292
Best forecast wave conditions in Southland
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
4
3
4
5
5
4
4
4
2
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
2
7
9
7
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
8
6
6
5
7
7
6
5
4
5
5
6
4
4
7
9
7
4
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Information about the Frentzes Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Frentzes provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Frentzes can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Frentzes 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 (Frentzes) 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 Frentzes 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Southland? If you are looking for accommodation near Frentzes, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Southland, consider staying in Tuatapere which is 20 km (12 miles) away. Other places in and around Southland where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Okaka Hut which is 35 km (22 miles) away and Invercargill, 52 km (32 miles) away.

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