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Frentzes surfForecast / Southland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 21 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
12.9° C
 (Which is 1.8°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 Monday (Nov 24) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s 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 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 21) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 25) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Mon 24th Nov)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf 4PM (Mon 24th Nov)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 21st Nov)10ft (3.0m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sat morning, strong winds from the WSW by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
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Rating
(10 max)
1
2
0
2
0
2
2
0
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SW
2.1
WSW
2.4
WSW
1.1
SW
1.3
SW
2.5
WSW
3
WSW
1.2
SW
1.5
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
1.5
WSW
Period(s) (?)14121514131312131212121211111111111010105
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5061190244951356220082781486680554436414313285280190180682523100
Wind
(km/h)
20
WSW
25
WSW
25
W
10
WNW
35
WSW
15
WNW
20
WNW
40
WSW
20
WSW
15
SW
15
SSW
10
NE
10
E
15
SE
5
ESE
5
ENE
5
NNE
10
NNE
15
NE
35
WNW
30
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
on		oncrossoncross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
off		crosscross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:23PM
1.98
1:51AM
1.98
2:00PM
1.95
2:30AM
1.94
2:38PM
1.91
3:10AM
1.88
3:18PM
1.85
3:52AM
1.82
4:01PM
1.79
4:37AM
1.76
4:48PM
1.74
5:28AM
1.72
5:40PM
1.72
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:40PM
0.34
8:00AM
0.48
8:18PM
0.37
8:38AM
0.53
8:57PM
0.42
9:18AM
0.58
9:38PM
0.47
10:00AM
0.63
10:23PM
0.51
10:46AM
0.66
11:11PM
0.53
11:37AM
0.68
12:06AM
0.53
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Sunrise6:01--6:00--5:58--5:58--5:56--5:56--5:56--
Sunset-9:08--9:09--9:10--9:13--9:14--9:15--9:16-
heavy rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
light rain
cloud
rain showers
Rain (mm)
14------1----------1-30
Temp. °C11121213131213131010108131411171915181613
Feels °C (?)77785665465510109151814151011
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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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