Frentzes Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.31° S 167.69° E

Frentzes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Frentzes sea temperature is
11.5° C
1.0° 

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


Frentzes surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with 21,940 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 15s 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 7.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 15s. 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 12PM. 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+) 9AM (Sun 23rd Aug)23ft (7.0m) 15s
Best Surf 9AM (Sun 23rd Aug)23ft (7.0m) 15s
Most Powerful12PM (Sun 23rd Aug)23ft (7.0m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue morning, min 5°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sat morning, near gales from the W by Sat night).

Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SW
11
2.1
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
12
0.9
SW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
2.1
WNW
7
2.4
WNW
8
0.9
WSW
10
7
WSW
15
3
SW
15
7
WSW
14
5.5
WSW
14
5
WSW
14
4.5
WSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2360
2075
1529
622
368
361
411
801
614
130
97
136
431
640
184
21170
3402
19446
11246
9884
7840
Wind (km/h)
25
SW
20
SW
10
WSW
10
WSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
10
WNW
15
WSW
10
N
20
NNE
15
N
20
NNE
15
N
20
NW
50
WNW
45
W
50
W
35
WNW
40
WNW
35
WNW
30
WNW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
3:57PM1.91m
4:23AM1.84m
4:44PM1.79m
5:17AM1.71m
5:39PM1.68m
6:21AM1.63m
6:44PM1.62m
7:34AM1.60m
7:54PM1.62m
8:42AM1.64m
8:57PM1.68m
9:37AM1.72m
9:47PM1.77m
Low Tide
9:49AM0.38m
10:13PM0.44m
10:37AM0.55m
11:05PM0.57m
11:32AM0.70m
00:06AM0.68m
12:38PM0.80m
1:16AM0.72m
1:50PM0.82m
2:24AM0.70m
2:54PM0.77m
3:21AM0.62m
3:45PM0.68m
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7:45
7:43
7:41
7:39
7:37
7:35
7:33
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6:00
6:02
6:04
6:05
6:06
6:07
6:08
 mm
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11
4
3
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Temp °C
10
10
10
9
9
8
9
9
8
10
12
10
12
12
8
8
8
11
12
12
12
Feels °C
3
5
7
6
5
4
5
5
4
5
8
5
9
7
-1
-3
-3
3
4
4
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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