
Surf Forecasts:
Frentzes surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 17s period, WSW swell with 25,846 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Frentzes in the next 16 days are 7.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 18ft (5.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 23ft (7.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Frentzes over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 5°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Fri night, strong winds from the W by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WNW 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
453 | 246 | 184 | 473 | 350 | 1063 | 924 | 1594 | 8588 | 14074 | 13242 | 3181 | 8284 | 1994 | 10853 | 2458 | 18185 | 14170 | 2523 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:17AM2.09m | 2:34PM2.01m | 2:58AM1.96m | 3:14PM1.89m | 3:43AM1.82m | 3:59PM1.77m | 4:36AM1.70m | 4:53PM1.66m | 5:40AM1.60m | 6:01PM1.59m | 6:56AM1.58m | 7:17PM1.59m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:29AM0.30m | 8:48PM0.32m | 9:10AM0.47m | 9:32PM0.47m | 9:55AM0.63m | 10:22PM0.60m | 10:49AM0.76m | 11:22PM0.71m | 11:57AM0.84m | 00:36AM0.76m | 1:14PM0.85m | 1:48AM0.72m | |||||||
— | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:43 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 15 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
Feels °C | 6 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | -3 | -2 | 1 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | — | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | — | SW 15 | SSW 17 | SW 15 |
453 | 246 | 184 | 221 | 350 | 1063 | 924 | 1594 | 1314 | 3162 | 2593 | — | 3281 | 1994 | 1742 | — | 4514 | 6652 | 2523 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 20 | SSW 13 | WNW 10 | SSW 5 | NW 9 | — | — | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 15 | 18 | 473 | 16 | 22 | — | — | 100 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | — | WSW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | — |
— | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8588 | 14074 | 13242 | 3181 | 8284 | — | 10853 | 2458 | 18185 | 14170 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 28 | 150 | 140 | 196 | 195 | 195 | 28 | 157 | 347 | 347 | 502 | 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.










