Frentzes Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.31° S 167.69° E

Frentzes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 14 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Frentzes sea temperature is
11.5°C
1.1° 

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


Frentzes surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 17s period, WSW swell with 25,846 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s 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 (Sep 16) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Frentzes in the next 16 days are 7.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Wed 16th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Best Surf12AM (Fri 18th Sep)18ft (5.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 3AM (Tue 22nd Sep)23ft (7.0m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 5°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Fri night, strong winds from the W by Sat night).

Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
1.6
WNW
10
1
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.5
SW
15
1.7
SW
17
4
WSW
16
5.5
WSW
15
5.5
WSW
15
3
SW
15
4.5
WSW
14
2.1
SW
15
5
WSW
14
2.5
SW
14
6.5
WSW
15
5.5
WSW
16
2.4
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
453
246
184
473
350
1063
924
1594
8588
14074
13242
3181
8284
1994
10853
2458
18185
14170
2523
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
20
N
15
N
10
NNW
10
N
5
NNW
5
NW
15
NW
25
WNW
30
W
30
WNW
35
WNW
25
WSW
15
NNW
40
W
45
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45
WSW
35
W
20
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Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
2:17AM2.09m
2:34PM2.01m
2:58AM1.96m
3:14PM1.89m
3:43AM1.82m
3:59PM1.77m
4:36AM1.70m
4:53PM1.66m
5:40AM1.60m
6:01PM1.59m
6:56AM1.58m
7:17PM1.59m
Low Tide
8:29AM0.30m
8:48PM0.32m
9:10AM0.47m
9:32PM0.47m
9:55AM0.63m
10:22PM0.60m
10:49AM0.76m
11:22PM0.71m
11:57AM0.84m
00:36AM0.76m
1:14PM0.85m
1:48AM0.72m
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Temp °C
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12
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Feels °C
6
10
12
8
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2
1
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2
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5
4
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1
6
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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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