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Frentzes Surf Forecast
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Frentzes surfForecast / Southland / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Saturday 09 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
14.0° C
(Which is 2.5°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Frentzes in the next 16 days are 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Thu 14th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Thu 14th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Tue 12th May) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Frentzes over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon night, min 8°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat night, light winds from the WNW by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Sat 16 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | WSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | |
16463 | 4066 | 3434 | 5262 | 1551 | 4565 | 4541 | 6709 | 4509 | 2487 | 4733 | 3354 | 1788 | 1175 | 969 | 1038 | 669 | 246 | 361 | 568 | 643 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | |
High Tide | 5:55AM1.64m | 6:39PM1.66m | 6:54AM1.68m | 7:34PM1.73m | 7:50AM1.77m | 8:26PM1.83m | 8:43AM1.90m | 9:14PM1.94m | 9:35AM2.03m | 10:01PM2.06m | 10:25AM2.16m | 10:48PM2.17m | 11:16AM2.26m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:53PM0.75m | 12:22PM0.61m | 00:52AM0.70m | 1:20PM0.54m | 1:47AM0.61m | 2:13PM0.44m | 2:39AM0.48m | 3:04PM0.33m | 3:27AM0.34m | 3:53PM0.23m | 4:15AM0.20m | 4:41PM0.16m | 5:04AM0.08m | 5:30PM0.12m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:03 | — |
 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:25 |
8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 11 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 |
2 | -1 | -2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | — | — | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
 kJ | 4021 | — | — | 2702 | 1551 | 1192 | 802 | 1920 | 2998 | 2487 | 4733 | 3354 | 1788 | 1175 | 969 | 1038 | 669 | 246 | 118 | 568 | 643 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | — | SSW 26 | SW 22 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 13 | — | SW 13 | SW 19 | SSW 9 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 241 | — | 66 | 1060 | — | — | — | — | — | 528 | — | 161 | 361 | 68 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 22 | SW 13 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 78 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | WSW 13 | — | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 16463 | 4066 | 3434 | 5262 | — | 4565 | 4541 | 6709 | 4509 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 234 | 347 | 505 | 195 | 28 | 195 | 195 | 235 | 234 | 28 | 28 | 140 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
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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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