Frentzes Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.31° S 167.69° E

Frentzes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 31 Aug 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

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 31 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 11,372 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Frentzes this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Frentzes in the next 16 days are 5.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 9AM (Sat 5th Sep)18ft (5.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Mon night, light winds from the N by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the W by Sun afternoon).

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Saturday
5
Sunday
6
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
1
0
0
0
6
2
2
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SSW
14
5
SW
13
5
WSW
13
4
WSW
13
0.9
SW
16
4
W
11
3.5
WSW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
5
WSW
14
1.9
SW
14
5.5
WSW
13
5.5
WSW
14
2.1
SW
16
1.9
SW
16
1.5
SW
16
4
W
15
2.1
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4025
8900
7874
5461
406
3906
5357
791
943
820
9290
1368
9321
11372
2220
1948
1096
7491
1862
Wind (km/h)
45
WSW
30
W
35
W
20
NW
20
NNW
25
WNW
25
W
10
NNE
10
NNE
15
NE
40
W
40
W
35
WNW
20
NNW
15
N
20
NE
20
NNE
30
WNW
50
WSW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross
High Tide
2:10AM2.12m
2:32PM2.05m
2:54AM2.06m
3:15PM1.98m
3:44AM1.97m
4:06PM1.91m
4:44AM1.88m
5:09PM1.83m
5:57AM1.82m
6:23PM1.80m
7:18AM1.82m
7:42PM1.84m
Low Tide
8:25AM0.22m
8:44PM0.27m
9:08AM0.32m
9:31PM0.34m
9:59AM0.45m
10:27PM0.42m
11:00AM0.56m
11:36PM0.48m
12:15PM0.63m
00:55AM0.48m
1:35PM0.61m
2:12AM0.40m
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7:20
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6:19
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 mm
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1
6
8
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4
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
-2
2
2
4
7
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7
11
10
8
0
1
1
6
10
4
6
4
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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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