Frentzes surf break

Frentzes surfForecast / Southland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 11 Feb 2026 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
15.2° C
(Which is 1.7°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 Sunday (Feb 15) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 13) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 17) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 15th Feb)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 15th Feb)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 13th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Wed night, strong winds from the W by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.6
SW
0.5
SW
0.3
SW
2.3
WNW
3
WSW
0.8
SW
1
SW
1.2
SW
0.9
WSW
0.8
SSW
1.1
SW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.5
SW
Period(s) (?)11111312128101115141312121110121111141318
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6064138772462019671344355903041873301571631771351055343162
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
10
N
15
NE
10
NNE
20
NE
25
WNW
30
W
15
NNE
5
N
20
SW
10
W
15
SW
15
SW
5
WSW
10
SSE
10
SSE
5
ESE
5
E
15
SE
15
ENE
10
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
on
crosscross-
on
crossoncross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
crossglasscross-
off
offcross-
off
glassoffcross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:48PM
1.58
9:09AM
1.61
9:57PM
1.63
10:12AM
1.67
10:52PM
1.72
11:03AM
1.77
11:37PM
1.82
11:45AM
1.88
12:16AM
1.92
12:23PM
1.99
12:52AM
2.01
1:00PM
2.09
1:27AM
2.08
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:05AM
0.83
3:40PM
0.71
4:10AM
0.78
4:37PM
0.62
5:01AM
0.68
5:23PM
0.50
5:44AM
0.57
6:04PM
0.37
6:22AM
0.45
6:41PM
0.25
6:58AM
0.34
7:18PM
0.14
7:33AM
0.25
Wed
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Sunrise--6:56--6:58--7:00--7:01--7:03--7:05--7:05
Sunset9:08--9:07--9:06--9:05--9:02--9:00--9:00--
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
----3--------21------
Temp. °C191522252115161313141212131212131212141115
Feels °C (?)16142123189991010991011101091011813
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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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