Long Point Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(New-Zealand – Catlins)
| Name: | Long Point |
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| Type: | reef and point |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SSE | Offshore Wind: NE |
Long Point in Catlins is a reasonably exposed reef and point break that has quite reliable surf and can work at any time of the year. Offshore winds blow from the northwest. Groundswells and windswells are equally likely and the ideal swell direction is from the south southeast.There is a left hand point break here. Best around low tide when the tide is rising. Relatively few surfers here, even on good days. Beware of sharks/rips.
Overall Long Point 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.
The figure describes the variation of swells directed at Long Point over a normal year.... (show all text)
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Also see Long Point surf quality by season and Long Point surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Long Point |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Long Point:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Purakaunui Bay | 2 mi |
| Second closest break | Papatowai | 5 mi |
| Third closest break | Catlins River Mouth | 9 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Cannibal Bay | 11 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Nugget Point | 14 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Long Point: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 4840 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 4894 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 5137 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 5198 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 5351 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Long Point: |
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| Closest tide station | Nugget Point, New Zealand | 14 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Nugget Point, New Zealand(2) | 14 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Waipapa Point, New Zealand | 35 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Waipapa Point, New Zealand(2) | 35 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Bluff, New Zealand | 58 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Long Point: |
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| Closest ski area | Remarkables (New Zealand) | 111 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Snow Park/Snow Farm (New Zealand) | 119 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Cardrona (New Zealand) | 121 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Coronet Peak (New Zealand) | 121 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Awakino Ski Area (New Zealand) | 129 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Long Point: |
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| Closest city location | Balclutha (New Zealand) | 25 mi |
| Second closest city location | Milton (New Zealand) | 36 mi |
| Third closest city location | Gore (New Zealand) | 45 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Bluff (New Zealand) | 60 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Invercargill (New Zealand) | 60 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Long Point is Dunedin Airport (DUD) in New Zealand, 86 km (53 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Long Point is Invercargill Airport (IVC), also in New Zealand, 99 km (61 miles) away.
- Third is Alexandra Airport (ALR) in New Zealand, 152 km (94 miles) away.
- Queenstown Airport (ZQN) in New Zealand is 185 km (115 miles) away.
- Manapouri Airport (TEU), also in New Zealand is the fifth nearest airport to Long Point and is 189 km (117 miles) away.
