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Frentzes Surf Forecast
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Frentzes surfForecast / Southland / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Wednesday 17 Sep 2025 NZST
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 Friday (Sep 19) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Frentzes in the next 12 days are 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 24) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 19th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 19th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 18th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Frentzes over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 4°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Thu morning, calm by Fri afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the S by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 2538 | 164 | 3015 | 2037 | 1983 | 443 | 356 | 320 | 136 | 117 | 280 | 306 | 255 | 1406 | 368 | 1756 | 424 | 256 | 384 | 404 | 335 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:53PM 1.89 | 9:36AM 1.92 | 9:50PM 1.98 | 10:24AM 1.99 | 10:36PM 2.05 | 11:05AM 2.04 | 11:17PM 2.10 | 11:41AM 2.08 | 11:53PM 2.13 | 12:15PM 2.09 | 12:28AM 2.13 | 12:47PM 2.08 | 1:03AM 2.10 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:45PM 0.56 | 3:16AM 0.36 | 3:42PM 0.46 | 4:08AM 0.27 | 4:29PM 0.36 | 4:52AM 0.19 | 5:10PM 0.28 | 5:31AM 0.15 | 5:47PM 0.23 | 6:07AM 0.14 | 6:22PM 0.21 | 6:41AM 0.17 | 6:56PM 0.22 | ||||||||
Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:48 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:38 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:40 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:44 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 12 | - | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 12 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 11 |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 8 | 5 | -2 | -3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 7 |
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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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