Long Point Surf Break
Lat Long: 46.57° S 169.58° E

Long Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Long Point

Issued: 11 pm 07 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Long Point sea temperature is
12.6° C

2.7°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 7 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 8 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 8 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 28ft (8.5m), 18s period, SW swell with 44,106 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 8 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 16s 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 Monday (Jun 08) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 7.0m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Long Point in the next 16 days are 8.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 08) 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 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 13) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Mon 8th Jun)23ft (7.0m) 16s
Best Surf12PM (Mon 8th Jun)23ft (7.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 6PM (Mon 8th Jun)28ft (8.5m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun night, min 8°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Mon night, light winds from the WNW by Wed afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sun
14
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
!
!
0
0
0
1
2
3
4
4
4
2
2
4
3
3
3
3
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
5
SW
16
6.5
SW
16
8
SW
16
8
SSW
16
6
SSW
15
4.5
SSW
14
3
SW
14
1.7
SW
14
2
SW
14
2.5
SW
16
2.3
SW
15
2
SW
14
1.4
SW
16
2
SW
15
2.5
SW
18
2.1
SW
16
1.7
SW
15
1.6
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.5
SSW
16
2.3
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
14358
18659
32312
33657
14550
7751
4222
1139
1422
3222
2208
1594
1044
1661
3883
2326
1204
1048
609
1184
2390
Wind (km/h)
40
WNW
40
WSW
45
WSW
45
WSW
25
WSW
25
W
25
W
20
WNW
15
W
10
NW
10
NNW
10
NNW
15
NNW
15
WNW
10
WSW
5
NNW
10
N
0
E
15
N
15
N
15
NNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
7:58AM1.56m
8:28PM1.64m
8:50AM1.60m
9:20PM1.67m
9:45AM1.68m
10:14PM1.72m
10:42AM1.78m
11:10PM1.79m
11:40AM1.90m
00:05AM1.86m
12:37PM2.02m
1:01AM1.94m
1:34PM2.12m
Low Tide
2:06AM0.50m
2:23PM0.44m
2:53AM0.46m
3:14PM0.40m
3:42AM0.40m
4:06PM0.35m
4:32AM0.33m
5:00PM0.29m
5:23AM0.24m
5:55PM0.22m
6:17AM0.15m
6:51PM0.17m
7:11AM0.07m
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
8:19
8:19
8:21
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
4:59
4:59
4:59
 mm
2
1
4
1
4
Temp °C
13
10
8
10
11
12
12
12
13
12
13
13
13
11
12
10
11
12
13
15
17
Feels °C
6
1
-2
1
5
6
7
8
10
9
9
10
9
9
10
9
9
11
9
11
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
15
6
SSW
15
4.5
SSW
14
3
SSW
12
2
SSW
11
2
SW
14
2.5
SW
16
2.3
SW
15
2
SW
14
1.4
SW
16
2
SW
15
2.5
SW
18
2.1
SW
16
1.7
SW
15
1.6
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.5
SSW
16
2.3
SW
15
Energy kJ
17
14550
7751
2315
875
1422
3222
2208
1594
1044
1661
3883
2326
1204
1048
609
1184
2390
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
15
1.1
S
19
2.1
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
1.7
SW
14
1.1
S
10
0.9
SSE
13
1
SSE
11
0.7
SSE
11
1.2
WSW
12
0.8
SSW
21
0.3
SE
9
0.2
E
11
0.2
E
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.8
SSW
18
1.1
SW
12
0.4
NE
5
Energy kJ
8
900
1736
2090
1139
223
309
247
103
397
511
14
10
8
18
364
314
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
S
19
0.6
SE
10
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.2
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
E
9
0.3
NE
5
Energy kJ
1432
64
40
40
15
9
12
10
6
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
5
SW
16
6.5
SW
16
8
SW
16
8
SSW
16
3
SW
14
0.6
WNW
4
0.8
WNW
4
0.6
SW
6
0.4
NE
9
0.5
NE
5
0.6
WNW
4
Energy kJ
14358
18659
32312
33657
4222
12
23
25
23
12
10
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
1
8
9
9
9
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
4
Distance (km)
162
175
441
601
173
8
8
8
4
4
0
0
0
4
4
0
0
0
0
72
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Catlins
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
5
4
3
4
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
8
9
9
9
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
9
6
5
6
9
9
6
5
9
9
8
6
8
7
5
5
4
4
5
4
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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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