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Frentzes surf break

Frentzes surfForecast / Southland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 21 Jan 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
15.1° C
 (Which is 2.0°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 Thursday (Jan 22) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Frentzes in the next 12 days are 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 24) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 24) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 22nd Jan)1.5ft (0.5m) 20s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 28th Jan)8ft (2.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 24th Jan)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the SW by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat night, light winds from the SSW by Mon night).

Wed
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
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Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
0
0
0
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
3
2
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
SW
0.5
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.9
SW
2.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
3
SSW
3
SSW
3
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.7
SSW
0.7
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
1.1
W
Period(s) (?)222018171615141312121112111087161414135
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)731883112702952092062731751186820492089250551141230224525120010952
Wind
(km/h)
10
S
5
WNW
0
WNW
10
SW
15
SW
20
SW
25
SW
25
WSW
25
S
25
S
30
SSW
30
SSW
30
SW
20
SW
20
SW
20
SW
10
SSW
10
SSW
15
SW
5
WNW
10
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		glassglasscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		crossglasscross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
3:07AM
2.03
3:17PM
2.06
3:45AM
2.01
3:57PM
2.04
4:26AM
1.97
4:42PM
1.99
5:12AM
1.93
5:33PM
1.93
6:04AM
1.88
6:34PM
1.88
7:05AM
1.84
7:45PM
1.85
8:15AM
1.84
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:57PM
0.18
9:13AM
0.32
9:35PM
0.19
9:52AM
0.33
10:16PM
0.23
10:35AM
0.36
11:01PM
0.30
11:24AM
0.40
11:52PM
0.40
12:21PM
0.45
12:54AM
0.49
1:28PM
0.47
2:05AM
0.55
Wed
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Sunrise--6:24--6:26--6:28--6:30--6:31--6:33--6:33
Sunset9:35--9:34--9:32--9:31--9:30--9:30--9:29--
cloud
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rain showers
cloud
cloud
rain showers
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
rain showers
clear
light rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
----1--352222122-1-24
Temp. °C171515161312131313121112121212121213141113
Feels °C (?)15141414118799737778891011912
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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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