Long Point Surf Break

Long Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 46.57° S 169.58° E

Issued: 11 pm 18 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Long Point sea temperature is
12.2° C

2.5°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 18 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 22 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with 8,696 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 19 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 Friday (Jun 19) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period. 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 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 20) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Fri 19th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 22nd Jun)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 6AM (Fri 26th Jun)15ft (4.5m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri night, min 7°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thu
25
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
3
3
0
1
1
1
0
1
!
!
3
3
4
4
4
4
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
SSW
14
3
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
2.3
SW
12
1.8
SW
12
2.3
SW
11
3
SW
12
3.5
SSW
15
3.5
SSW
15
3
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
14
2
SW
14
2
SW
13
2.4
SSW
16
2.2
SW
14
2.1
SW
13
3.5
SW
8
2.5
SSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
6017
3502
2313
1034
1050
1951
1569
992
1293
2608
6422
5454
3601
2259
1429
1387
2715
2004
1460
1576
1363
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
15
NNE
20
NNW
15
NNW
25
W
15
W
20
SW
15
WNW
20
W
15
W
10
NW
5
WNW
10
NW
10
NW
5
S
10
NE
20
NE
15
NE
10
W
45
SSW
35
SSW
Wind State
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
glassy
off
off
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
5:37AM1.98m
6:12PM2.03m
6:35AM1.91m
7:09PM1.93m
7:35AM1.83m
8:07PM1.83m
8:35AM1.76m
9:05PM1.75m
9:36AM1.71m
10:03PM1.70m
10:34AM1.69m
10:57PM1.67m
11:27AM1.70m
Low Tide
11:35PM0.14m
11:58AM0.06m
00:32AM0.18m
12:56PM0.13m
1:29AM0.23m
1:54PM0.22m
2:26AM0.28m
2:51PM0.30m
3:20AM0.33m
3:47PM0.37m
4:13AM0.37m
4:39PM0.42m
5:02AM0.40m
5:29PM0.46m
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
8:25
8:26
8:26
8:26
8:26
8:26
8:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:59
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
 mm
1
1
5
1
3
4
1
Temp °C
9
10
15
16
12
11
10
10
10
9
10
11
9
10
10
7
9
9
7
6
7
Feels °C
6
5
10
12
7
7
6
5
5
4
7
8
6
7
8
4
5
6
4
-4
-2
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
SSW
14
3
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
0.8
SSW
16
1.8
SW
12
0.8
SSW
15
3
SW
12
3.5
SSW
15
3.5
SSW
15
3
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
14
2
SW
14
2
SW
13
2.4
SSW
16
2.2
SW
14
0.4
NE
7
0.9
ENE
10
1.6
SW
12
Energy kJ
6017
3502
2313
1034
1050
1951
295
992
275
2608
6422
5454
3601
2259
1429
1387
2715
2004
14
154
655
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
21
0.7
S
10
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
0.5
NE
8
0.8
SSW
16
0.4
NE
11
0.3
NE
10
0.2
ENE
10
0.2
ENE
10
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
9
1
S
11
0.7
S
10
0.4
NE
8
0.5
NE
7
0.4
SW
18
0.8
ENE
10
Energy kJ
2686
90
90
448
480
35
306
40
16
10
9
8
8
248
96
14
26
79
127
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
19
0.5
NE
6
0.5
NE
7
0.1
SE
16
0.5
NE
11
0.1
SE
15
0.1
E
14
0.2
ENE
9
0.3
SSW
20
0.2
S
9
0.7
SW
16
Energy kJ
295
20
23
10
59
8
4
8
78
6
258
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NNE
3
0.6
NNE
4
0.9
NW
4
1.8
W
6
0.7
NW
5
2.3
SW
12
2.3
SW
11
0.4
NW
3
0.6
NE
3
1
ENE
5
0.5
ENE
4
2.1
SW
13
3.5
SW
8
2.5
SSW
10
Energy kJ
9
12
32
243
24
1569
1293
4
9
46
11
1460
1576
1363
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
9
4
3
3
4
4
2
3
4
4
7
6
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
4
Distance (km)
8
0
90
75
8
8
23
4
8
4
8
8
4
4
0
0
0
0
4
125
477
Best forecast wave conditions in Catlins
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
4
4
3
4
4
4
7
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
5
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
7
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
6
5
7
5
5
4
9
4
7
6
7
5
5
5
5
6
7
5
5
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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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