Frentzes Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.31° S 167.69° E

Frentzes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 07 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Frentzes sea temperature is
11.6°C
1.2° 

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


Frentzes surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 19s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 25,779 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 19s period with WSW 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Frentzes in the next 16 days are 7.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 9AM. 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+) 6AM (Thu 10th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 19s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 10th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 19s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sat 12th Sep)23ft (7.0m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 5°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun afternoon, min 5°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Thu night, strong winds from the W by Fri night).

Tuesday
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Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.5
SW
19
0.6
SW
18
1.3
SW
17
1.8
SW
16
2.3
SW
19
3
SW
18
3
SW
18
5.5
WSW
16
3
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16
3.5
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15
7
SW
16
5.5
WSW
17
6
WSW
16
6
WSW
14
5.5
WSW
14
4
WSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
57
38
197
184
252
1026
1474
4128
5844
5467
15974
3745
5771
25779
16156
18062
14609
11883
6103
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
10
NNW
10
W
10
NW
20
N
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N
20
WNW
25
WSW
30
SW
20
WNW
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WSW
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35
W
30
WSW
30
WSW
25
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Wind State
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High Tide
9:37AM1.99m
9:52PM2.08m
10:30AM2.10m
10:44PM2.19m
11:16AM2.18m
11:31PM2.27m
11:59AM2.23m
00:14AM2.30m
12:39PM2.23m
00:56AM2.27m
1:18PM2.19m
1:36AM2.20m
Low Tide
3:18AM0.27m
3:46PM0.38m
4:14AM0.13m
4:37PM0.24m
5:03AM0.02m
5:23PM0.13m
5:48AM-0.03m
6:06PM0.07m
6:30AM-0.02m
6:47PM0.06m
7:10AM0.04m
7:28PM0.11m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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