Long Point surfForecast / Catlins / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Tuesday 02 Jun 2026 NZST
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Long Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Long Point sea temperature is
12.2° C
(Which is 2.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Long Point surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 7 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 9 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 19s period, SSW swell with 24,950 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 3 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period with ENE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Long Point this week:

The surf forecast for Long Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Long Point in the next 16 days are 6.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 04) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Wed 3rd Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Best Surf 3AM (Sun 7th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 3AM (Tue 9th Jun)20ft (6.0m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the W by Sun night).

Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
!
0
0
0
0
!
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
10
1.4
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
10
1.2
ENE
11
1
ENE
11
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.4
SSW
18
0.9
ENE
9
0.9
SW
10
3.5
SW
8
5
SW
10
5
SW
12
5
SSW
17
4
SW
17
4
SW
16
5.5
SSW
20
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
217
269
418
327
311
234
394
326
227
175
169
133
119
148
1367
4358
7276
13992
9099
7500
20705
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
15
WSW
10
W
10
NW
10
ENE
15
NE
20
NNE
10
NNE
5
NNW
10
NNW
5
N
10
WSW
20
WSW
25
W
25
W
35
WNW
35
WSW
30
W
30
W
25
W
20
W
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
4:02PM1.80m
4:18AM1.69m
4:44PM1.77m
4:59AM1.65m
5:26PM1.72m
5:41AM1.60m
6:09PM1.68m
6:24AM1.57m
6:53PM1.65m
7:09AM1.55m
7:39PM1.63m
7:58AM1.56m
8:28PM1.64m
Low Tide
9:43AM0.39m
10:15PM0.46m
10:28AM0.41m
11:00PM0.49m
11:13AM0.44m
11:46PM0.51m
11:59AM0.46m
00:33AM0.52m
12:46PM0.47m
1:19AM0.52m
1:34PM0.46m
2:06AM0.50m
2:23PM0.44m
2:53AM0.46m
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rain showers
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
8:15
8:15
8:17
8:18
8:18
8:18
8:19
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5:02
5:01
5:01
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
2
5
3
Temp °C
12
12
10
11
12
10
12
14
12
13
15
12
10
10
8
8
9
12
12
12
12
10
9
8
10
10
7
9
12
9
12
13
10
6
3
1
-1
1
5
6
6
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
10
1.4
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
10
1.2
ENE
11
1
ENE
11
1.1
SW
13
1.2
ENE
7
1
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
9
0.9
SW
10
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
NE
10
1.5
SSW
20
5
SSW
17
0.3
E
14
0.3
E
13
5.5
SSW
20
Energy kJ
217
269
418
327
311
234
394
139
123
116
134
101
106
148
27
28
1875
13992
32
32
20705
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
11
0.9
SSW
11
1
SW
12
1.1
SW
11
1
SW
11
0.9
SW
11
0.6
ENE
10
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.7
SW
11
0.6
ENE
8
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
15
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
NE
10
0.2
ESE
14
Energy kJ
155
219
273
263
224
172
64
326
227
175
169
110
119
53
8
9
46
26
18
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
19
0.1
SW
19
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.6
ENE
10
0.4
NE
10
0.1
S
20
0.2
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
17
0.4
SSW
15
0.1
S
24
0.1
SE
15
Energy kJ
7
14
30
65
48
84
64
25
8
37
133
116
88
11
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
4
0.5
SW
4
0.8
SW
9
0.8
ENE
4
1.3
ENE
6
1.4
ENE
7
0.3
NNW
2
0.4
NW
3
0.2
W
4
0.5
W
3
3.5
SW
8
5
SW
10
5
SW
12
4
SW
17
4
SW
16
4.5
SW
16
Energy kJ
10
8
97
24
132
203
1
4
1
4
1367
4358
7276
9099
7500
10671
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
4
3
4
4
3
8
9
Distance (km)
8
4
4
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
23
8
8
75
72
162
162
8
72
Best forecast wave conditions in Catlins
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
4
8
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
6
4
4
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
5
5
7
8
9
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
6
5
9
9
7
8
9
8
9
7
8
9
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Information about the Long Point Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Long Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Long Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Long Point 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 (Long Point) 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 Long Point 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.

Long Point is 96 km (60 miles) from the city of Invercargill. If you plan a holiday in Catlins, look for hotels and other accommodation in Invercargill. Invercargill has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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