Long Point surfForecast / Catlins / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Sunday 31 May 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
12.6° C
(Which is 2.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Long Point surf forecast from 31 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 7 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SSW swell with 1,575 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period with SW 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 Sunday (May 31) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 07) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Thursday (Jun 04) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 31st May)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf12PM (Thu 4th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sun 7th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
0
0
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
1.2
ENE
9
1.1
ENE
9
0.8
SW
12
0.7
SW
12
1.1
ENE
9
1.1
ENE
9
1.1
SW
12
1.1
ENE
10
1
SW
11
1.2
ENE
10
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
1.2
ENE
9
1.1
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
9
1
SSW
10
0.9
SSW
9
0.6
SW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
282
216
222
200
193
137
194
219
382
250
225
283
336
277
187
222
217
125
204
146
97
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
10
NNW
5
NE
10
ENE
5
NE
10
WSW
10
WSW
10
WSW
10
WNW
10
NNW
10
NE
20
NE
15
NNE
10
N
15
NNW
10
NNW
15
NW
10
NW
10
N
20
WSW
15
W
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
2:41PM1.83m
2:56AM1.73m
3:21PM1.82m
3:36AM1.72m
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
Low Tide
8:47PM0.42m
9:00AM0.37m
9:30PM0.44m
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
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
light rain
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
8:12
8:14
8:15
8:15
8:17
8:18
8:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:04
5:02
5:02
5:01
5:01
5:00
5:00
3
2
2
Temp °C
16
15
14
13
14
13
13
13
11
11
12
10
11
13
12
14
15
10
13
13
9
13
13
13
11
14
13
11
11
9
9
9
7
8
10
10
11
12
7
11
9
3
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
12
1.3
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
9
1.1
ENE
9
1
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
9
1.1
ENE
9
1.1
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
10
1.1
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
0.9
SW
11
1
SW
13
1.3
ENE
7
1
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
9
1.1
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
9
1
SSW
10
0.9
SSW
9
0.7
S
8
Energy kJ
282
155
222
194
144
127
194
207
382
250
225
187
336
172
137
222
217
124
204
146
71
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
9
0.9
SW
12
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.8
SW
11
0.9
SSW
11
1.1
SW
12
0.9
SSW
11
1
SW
11
0.5
SW
14
0.6
ENE
9
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.7
SW
11
0.8
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
Energy kJ
25
216
196
200
193
137
155
219
314
207
224
103
59
277
187
175
139
125
80
61
62
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
SSE
9
0.2
S
8
0.2
WSW
5
0.1
SW
5
0.1
SW
16
0.1
S
19
0.6
SW
5
0.5
S
9
0.5
WSW
4
0.4
SW
15
0.2
S
8
0.6
ENE
10
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSW
10
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
17
0.6
SW
11
Energy kJ
14
15
5
3
1
11
7
17
41
12
60
5
60
43
37
63
55
120
108
97
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
6
0.1
NW
4
0.3
W
7
0.8
SW
4
0.7
WSW
5
0.7
W
6
0.8
W
4
1.2
ENE
10
1.4
ENE
6
1.7
ENE
7
0.4
N
3
0.3
NNW
3
0.6
W
4
Energy kJ
62
1
8
20
19
32
25
283
156
297
2
1
9
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
4
4
4
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
4
0
8
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Catlins
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
4
2
2
3
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
9
6
6
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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