Long Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.57° S 169.58° E

Long Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Long Point sea temperature is
11.4° C
2.2° 

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 31 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SSW swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 12,831 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s 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 (Aug 04) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 2.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Long Point in the next 16 days are 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 3PM. 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Tue 4th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Best Surf 6PM (Tue 4th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 3rd Aug)16ft (5.0m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun afternoon, min 4°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sat morning, strong winds from the SW by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Tue morning, min 3°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue morning, calm by Wed morning).

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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SSE
11
2.1
SSE
12
3
SW
9
2.5
SW
11
2
SSW
19
2.5
SSW
18
5
SW
13
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16
5.5
SW
14
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14
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12
3.5
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12
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11
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10
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18
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SSW
12
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2034
1174
1467
1594
2805
4525
7786
12831
11402
7640
4942
2920
1432
996
568
332
393
3244
1415
913
514
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
25
W
30
WSW
25
WNW
35
W
35
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SW
45
WSW
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NNW
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High Tide
4:23PM1.83m
4:36AM1.76m
5:00PM1.80m
5:16AM1.74m
5:41PM1.76m
6:00AM1.72m
6:26PM1.71m
6:51AM1.71m
7:19PM1.68m
7:50AM1.71m
8:19PM1.66m
8:57AM1.74m
9:26PM1.68m
Low Tide
10:11AM0.25m
10:35PM0.33m
10:51AM0.28m
11:16PM0.35m
11:35AM0.32m
00:00AM0.38m
12:23PM0.36m
00:49AM0.40m
1:18PM0.41m
1:45AM0.42m
2:19PM0.43m
2:46AM0.40m
3:24PM0.43m
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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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