Long Point Surf Break

Long Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 46.57° S 169.58° E

Issued: 11 pm 29 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Long Point sea temperature is
11.7° C

2.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Long Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Long Point surf forecast from 29 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 20s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 19s period, SW swell with 11,094 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 30 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period with SSW 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 Tuesday (Jun 30) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Long Point in the next 16 days are 4.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) 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 1.7m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Tue 30th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 6th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 20s
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 6th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 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 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 5°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Mon
6
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
0
3
1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
14
2.2
SSW
13
1.9
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.7
SW
16
1.9
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
10
1.8
SW
14
1.9
SW
13
3.5
SW
20
4
SW
18
4
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3334
2357
1708
1245
918
712
581
562
534
440
205
166
93
251
397
702
1253
1299
9133
10400
8637
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
5
NNW
5
NE
5
WNW
10
N
5
NNE
10
NNW
15
N
10
NNE
15
N
10
N
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNW
15
NW
30
WNW
25
NNW
20
WSW
15
WNW
10
WSW
10
SSW
Wind State
off
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
2:35AM1.73m
3:00PM1.83m
3:14AM1.74m
3:39PM1.83m
3:52AM1.73m
4:17PM1.81m
4:30AM1.70m
4:56PM1.77m
5:09AM1.67m
5:34PM1.74m
5:48AM1.65m
6:15PM1.70m
6:31AM1.63m
Low Tide
8:38AM0.35m
9:07PM0.42m
9:20AM0.34m
9:49PM0.41m
10:02AM0.34m
10:30PM0.41m
10:43AM0.35m
11:12PM0.42m
11:25AM0.36m
11:54PM0.44m
12:08PM0.38m
00:37AM0.45m
12:55PM0.40m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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clear
clear
cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
8:26
8:26
8:26
8:26
8:26
8:25
8:25
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:02
5:04
5:04
5:05
5:06
5:06
5:07
 mm
1
1
Temp °C
8
9
10
9
10
10
10
12
13
10
12
12
10
13
13
10
8
5
4
6
7
Feels °C
5
6
7
6
7
8
6
7
9
6
7
8
6
9
9
5
1
0
0
2
3
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
14
2.2
SSW
13
1.9
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.8
ENE
6
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
18
1.9
ENE
10
1.8
SW
14
1.9
SW
13
3.5
SW
20
4
SW
18
4
SW
16
Energy kJ
3334
2357
1708
1245
918
712
581
562
534
440
205
166
37
251
334
702
1253
1299
9133
10400
8637
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
11
0.7
ENE
10
0.6
ENE
10
0.6
ENE
10
0.5
ENE
10
0.5
ENE
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
ENE
10
0.5
ENE
11
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.6
SW
12
0.4
E
12
0.6
SW
14
0.9
SW
17
1.4
ENE
10
1.1
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
10
0.6
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
9
Energy kJ
111
164
104
74
74
56
56
47
54
64
53
51
93
49
123
414
410
226
109
61
32
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
12
1
ENE
11
0.1
E
13
0.4
SSE
10
0.3
NE
4
0.3
SSE
9
0.2
S
8
0.1
NE
5
0.2
WSW
6
0.2
SSW
18
0.5
E
10
0.4
SW
21
0.3
E
12
0.5
SW
12
0.2
SSW
23
0.5
SSW
22
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
10
Energy kJ
56
222
4
31
3
16
6
1
4
32
54
115
27
75
52
265
19
18
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
4
0.4
NNW
3
0.3
NW
4
0.4
NE
3
0.6
NE
3
0.6
NE
4
1
ENE
6
1.3
ENE
6
1.9
ENE
8
1.7
W
6
0.6
NW
4
0.9
WNW
5
Energy kJ
3
3
2
2
9
16
68
119
397
219
14
36
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
3
1
4
2
9
9
9
Distance (km)
0
0
0
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
75
4
23
8
8
8
Best forecast wave conditions in Catlins
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
3
4
4
3
9
9
9
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
7
9
9
9
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
5
5
5
7
7
7
9
9
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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