Long Point surfForecast / Catlins / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 02 Jun 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
12.2° C
(Which is 2.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Long Point surf forecast from 2 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 9 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 20s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 9 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 20s period, SSW swell with 17,812 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 3 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s 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 Wednesday (Jun 03) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 10s. 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 5.0m 20s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 04) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Wed 3rd Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 9th Jun)16ft (5.0m) 20s
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 9th Jun)16ft (5.0m) 20s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the WNW by Sun morning).

Tue
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ENE
10
1.2
SW
12
1.3
ENE
10
1.1
ENE
11
1
ENE
11
1
SW
13
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
1.1
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
9
0.7
SW
11
1
SW
11
1.9
WSW
9
3
WSW
8
3.5
SW
18
4
SW
17
3.5
SW
16
3.5
SW
16
3.5
SW
16
5
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
269
435
339
292
234
336
326
227
175
164
133
121
216
528
1315
8476
10447
6966
5865
6346
15534
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
15
W
5
NW
10
ENE
20
NE
20
NNE
15
NNE
10
N
10
NNW
5
N
10
W
20
WSW
25
W
30
W
40
WNW
30
W
35
W
40
W
25
WSW
30
W
35
W
cross-on
cross-on
cross
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
4:18AM1.69m
4:44PM1.77m
4:59AM1.65m
5:26PM1.72m
5:41AM1.60m
6:09PM1.68m
6:24AM1.57m
6:53PM1.65m
7:09AM1.55m
7:39PM1.63m
7:58AM1.56m
8:28PM1.64m
8:50AM1.60m
Low Tide
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
1:34PM0.46m
2:06AM0.50m
2:23PM0.44m
2:53AM0.46m
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8:15
8:17
8:18
8:18
8:18
8:19
8:19
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5:02
5:01
5:01
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
1
1
3
1
1
1
Temp °C
12
10
11
11
10
11
14
12
14
14
11
10
10
9
10
11
12
13
11
13
12
10
7
9
9
7
7
11
9
12
12
9
6
4
2
1
5
5
5
5
7
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ENE
10
1.4
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
10
1.1
ENE
11
1
ENE
11
1
SW
13
1.4
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
8
1
SW
11
0.4
ENE
8
0.5
SSW
22
3.5
SW
18
4
SW
17
3.5
SW
16
3.5
SW
16
3.5
SW
16
5
SSW
18
Energy kJ
269
435
339
281
234
336
199
155
151
164
116
80
216
26
263
8476
10447
6966
5865
6346
15534
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
11
1.2
SW
12
1.1
SW
11
1.1
SW
11
1
SW
11
0.7
ENE
10
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.7
SW
11
0.7
ENE
8
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
ENE
10
0.5
NE
9
0.4
ENE
10
0.3
E
14
0.3
ESE
14
0.4
SSW
25
0.3
E
12
Energy kJ
219
396
303
292
229
86
326
227
175
139
112
121
61
73
39
42
39
33
36
207
26
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
19
0.4
S
9
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
ENE
10
0.4
NE
10
0.2
S
8
0.3
SSW
10
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
17
0.4
SSW
15
0.1
S
23
0.4
SW
15
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
15
0.3
SE
14
0.3
ESE
13
Energy kJ
14
25
65
62
140
65
25
5
18
133
116
89
11
56
10
8
29
32
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
4
0.9
ENE
4
1.5
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
7
0.4
NNW
3
0.3
NNW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.3
NW
2
0.8
WSW
4
0.9
WSW
5
1.9
WSW
9
3
WSW
8
2.5
SW
8
1.1
NW
6
1.6
WSW
6
Energy kJ
8
32
217
256
3
1
3
1
22
45
528
1315
893
67
184
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
2
4
4
4
4
4
5
Distance (km)
4
4
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
23
8
8
84
23
72
78
23
75
72
Best forecast wave conditions in Catlins
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
5
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
5
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
4
4
5
4
5
5
6
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
9
8
7
9
9
9
7
7
9
8
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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