Long Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.57° S 169.58° E

Long Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Long Point sea temperature is
11.1°C
1.9° 

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 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 25ft (7.5m), 19s period, SSW swell with 38,461 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. 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 7.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 27th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Best Surf12AM (Thu 27th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful12AM (Thu 3rd Sep)25ft (7.5m) 19s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 5°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly near gales.

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Friday
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Height (m)
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SSW
13
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SSW
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2.5
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1.9
SSW
12
1.4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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4033
2948
2021
1089
514
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255
584
673
2090
7916
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9563
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
1:37AM1.77m
2:01PM1.86m
2:13AM1.82m
2:36PM1.89m
2:49AM1.85m
3:12PM1.89m
3:26AM1.87m
3:50PM1.88m
4:06AM1.87m
4:30PM1.85m
4:50AM1.85m
5:14PM1.80m
Low Tide
7:28PM0.36m
7:42AM0.25m
8:05PM0.30m
8:20AM0.20m
8:43PM0.26m
8:59AM0.17m
9:21PM0.24m
9:39AM0.18m
10:00PM0.25m
10:21AM0.22m
10:43PM0.28m
11:08AM0.28m
11:31PM0.32m
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Temp °C
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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.

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