Frentzes surf break

Frentzes surfForecast / Southland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 22 Feb 2026 NZDT
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Frentzes surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Frentzes sea temperature is
15.5° C
(Which is 2.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Frentzes this week:

The surf forecast for Frentzes over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 23) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Frentzes in the next 12 days are 5.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 22) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 26) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 23rd Feb)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 23rd Feb)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 22nd Feb)16ft (5.0m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Frentzes over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Sat night, calm by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed night, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Sat
28
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
3
1
0
0
0
2
2
2
3
2
1
0
1
3
2
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
SW
2.5
SW
1.9
SW
1.4
SW
1
SW
0.7
SW
0.8
SW
1.4
WSW
0.8
WSW
1.2
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
1.1
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SSW
2.4
WSW
Period(s) (?)1414131212126718161515141313131215141312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)63922231204540264142441913567287535424592903633053927636484141679
Wind
(km/h)
40
WNW
40
WSW
35
WSW
5
WNW
15
NE
15
NNE
30
WSW
20
WSW
15
SW
5
N
5
NE
10
SSW
5
NE
15
SSW
20
SW
15
SW
10
S
15
SW
10
WNW
15
WNW
30
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
crossglasscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
glasscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crossoncross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:59AM
2.08
4:21PM
2.09
4:45AM
2.00
5:15PM
1.98
5:39AM
1.91
6:19PM
1.88
6:45AM
1.83
7:36PM
1.81
8:03AM
1.81
8:58PM
1.82
9:21AM
1.86
10:12PM
1.90
10:30AM
1.96
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:11AM
0.23
10:37PM
0.29
11:01AM
0.32
11:31PM
0.43
12:01PM
0.41
12:36AM
0.56
1:14PM
0.48
1:54AM
0.63
2:35PM
0.47
3:14AM
0.60
3:50PM
0.39
4:23AM
0.51
4:53PM
0.26
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Sat
28
Sunrise-7:11--7:13--7:15--7:16--7:18--7:20--7:20-
Sunset--8:51--8:50--8:47--8:45--8:44--8:43--8:40
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
heavy rain
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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cloud
Rain (mm)
17-----2-----242-3-----
Temp. °C121414121922141414121717181213111212101313
Feels °C (?)27781618129101115161788788778
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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 12 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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