Frentzes Surf Forecast

/ Southland (9 surf breaks) /

New Zealand (466 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (46.31° S 167.69° E)

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Frentzes surfForecast / Southland / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 08 Nov 2025 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 13.4° C
(Which is 2.3°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 Saturday (Nov 08) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Frentzes in the next 12 days are 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 08) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 09) at 7PM.

Wave Type	Time (NZDT) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	7PM (Sat 8th Nov)	5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Best Surf	7PM (Sat 8th Nov)	5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Most Powerful	7PM (Sat 8th Nov)	5.5ft (1.7m) 14s

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 afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the SW by Mon afternoon).									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.
	Saturday 08			Sunday 09			Monday 10			Tuesday 11			Wednesday 12			Thursday 13			Friday 14
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	0	3	3	3	3	1	0	0	0	1	2	0	0	1	1	1	2	0	0	0	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SW	SW	SW	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SW	WSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW
Period(s) (?)	14	15	14	14	13	11	11	11	10	6	14	12	12	12	12	12	14	13	12	12	12
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	799	1124	865	661	321	183	107	126	640	172	214	181	120	98	90	148	195	196	178	144	349
Wind (km/h)	N	SSW	SSE	E	ESE	NE	N	SW	W	SW	S	NE	ENE	S	NNW	SE	SW	NE	NNW	WSW	WNW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- on	cross- off	off	cross- off	off	cross	cross- on	cross	cross- on	cross	cross- off	cross	cross	cross- off	glass	glass	cross- off	cross	cross- on	cross	cross- on
High Tide / height (m)		2:41PM 2.26	3:20AM 2.23		3:36PM 2.17		4:19AM 2.10	4:36PM 2.05		5:23AM 1.97	5:42PM 1.94		6:32AM 1.87	6:52PM 1.86		7:41AM 1.82		8:02PM 1.82	8:44AM 1.81		9:04PM 1.82
Low Tide / height (m)			9:02PM 0.00	9:30AM 0.27		9:59PM 0.12	10:29AM 0.39		11:02PM 0.24	11:33AM 0.49		12:10AM 0.35	12:43PM 0.55		1:19AM 0.41		1:52PM 0.56	2:25AM 0.44		2:55PM 0.53	3:23AM 0.43

	Saturday 08			Sunday 09			Monday 10			Tuesday 11			Wednesday 12			Thursday 13			Friday 14
Sunrise	6:16	-	-	6:15	-	-	6:13	-	-	6:11	-	-	6:11	-	-	6:09	-	-	6:07	-	-
Sunset	-	8:50	-	-	8:51	-	-	8:52	-	-	8:53	-	-	8:55	-	-	8:57	-	-	8:59	-

Rain (mm)	-	8	5	-	-	-	2	4	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	-	-	3	2	5
Temp. °C	16	11	9	14	15	14	18	13	10	11	12	10	18	17	12	12	13	11	13	11	8
Feels °C (?)	12	7	7	12	11	12	18	8	4	8	9	7	16	14	10	10	11	9	10	6	2

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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.