Frentzes Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.31° S 167.69° E

Frentzes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Frentzes sea temperature is
11.6° 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 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with 10,347 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s 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 (Jul 22) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Frentzes in the next 16 days are 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Wed 22nd Jul)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf 3PM (Wed 22nd Jul)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sat 25th Jul)15ft (4.5m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Thu night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Thu night, min 5°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu night, strong winds from the SW by Fri night).

Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
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Rating
(10 max)
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1
1
2
2
2
1
0
0
2
1
2
0
1
1
2
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SSW
14
2.5
W
9
3.5
WSW
10
2.5
WSW
11
1.3
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
1.1
WNW
9
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
1.5
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.6
SW
16
1.7
SW
16
1.6
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
1.1
SSW
12
1
SSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
826
1113
2398
1674
581
245
256
193
134
124
988
521
1347
1420
1120
659
221
371
265
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
20
NNW
20
WNW
15
WNW
10
NW
5
NNE
15
NNE
15
N
20
NNE
5
NW
15
N
10
NNE
25
WNW
30
WSW
25
WSW
15
SW
30
SW
30
WSW
20
WNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
on
High Tide
5:06AM1.87m
5:34PM1.82m
6:03AM1.76m
6:29PM1.74m
7:04AM1.69m
7:28PM1.69m
8:08AM1.67m
8:28PM1.69m
9:09AM1.69m
9:23PM1.73m
10:01AM1.75m
10:12PM1.79m
Low Tide
10:56PM0.41m
11:23AM0.46m
11:52PM0.52m
12:19PM0.60m
00:52AM0.60m
1:20PM0.69m
1:54AM0.64m
2:22PM0.73m
2:53AM0.63m
3:19PM0.71m
3:46AM0.58m
4:09PM0.66m
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8:22
8:21
8:19
8:18
8:18
8:17
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5:29
5:30
5:30
5:31
5:32
5:34
 mm
2
2
1
4
2
9
2
2
6
3
2
2
Temp °C
8
11
12
10
9
10
9
12
10
9
8
9
6
6
6
6
7
7
7
Feels °C
3
6
7
6
6
8
4
8
6
5
4
6
2
-2
-1
-3
-1
-1
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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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