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 am 09 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Long Point sea temperature is
12.5° C

2.6°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 9 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 15 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 15 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 18,598 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 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 Thursday (Jun 11) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 12s. 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 6.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 15) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 14) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 11th Jun)8ft (2.4m) 16s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 15th Jun)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 6AM (Mon 15th Jun)20ft (6.0m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu night, min 9°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
!
0
0
1
2
3
4
4
2
2
2
4
3
4
4
3
2
!
!
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
6
SSW
15
4.5
SSW
13
3
S
12
2.1
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
2.5
SW
16
2.2
SW
15
1.9
SW
14
2
SW
16
2
SW
15
1.4
SSW
18
3
SW
16
2.5
SW
15
2.1
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.7
SSW
16
2.1
SW
16
4
WSW
14
5
SW
16
3.5
SW
15
2.4
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
15703
7135
2400
1680
1663
3222
2066
1505
1904
1638
1186
4441
2869
1863
1069
1536
2002
5964
13179
5403
1952
Wind (km/h)
25
WSW
25
W
20
W
15
WNW
15
W
10
NW
10
NNW
10
NNW
15
WNW
15
W
15
W
10
NW
10
NW
5
NW
15
NNW
20
NNW
15
NW
15
NW
15
NW
30
WSW
20
W
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
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
1:56AM2.01m
2:29PM2.18m
2:50AM2.05m
Low Tide
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
7:47PM0.13m
8:07AM0.01m
8:44PM0.10m
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
8:19
8:21
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:23
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:00
5:00
5:00
4:59
4:59
4:59
4:59
 mm
3
5
1
4
1
Temp °C
10
11
11
11
11
11
12
12
13
11
11
9
10
12
11
13
15
10
13
9
9
Feels °C
5
5
7
8
8
9
8
8
9
8
8
7
8
10
8
8
11
6
8
2
4
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
6
SSW
15
4.5
SSW
13
3
S
12
2.1
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
2.5
SW
16
2.2
SW
15
1.9
SW
14
2
SW
16
2
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
3
SW
16
2.5
SW
15
2.1
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.7
SSW
16
2.1
SW
16
5
SW
16
3.5
SW
15
2.4
SW
13
Energy kJ
14353
7135
2400
1680
1663
3222
2066
1505
1904
1638
810
4441
2869
1863
1069
1536
2002
13179
5403
1952
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
19
2.1
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
1.7
S
11
1.3
S
10
1.2
SSE
13
1
SSE
12
1.1
SSW
18
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
SE
10
1.4
SSW
18
0.2
SSE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.6
SSW
20
1.1
SSW
18
1.2
WSW
12
0.4
NE
5
0.2
S
21
Energy kJ
738
1863
1838
649
320
458
280
713
40
23
1186
10
16
314
777
433
5
36
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
18
0.1
S
17
0.6
S
9
0.6
SSW
19
0.8
SSE
11
0.1
SE
15
0.3
SSE
9
0.1
SE
13
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
E
12
0.5
NE
4
Energy kJ
311
6
57
295
135
8
17
7
8
11
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
6
SSW
14
0.7
WNW
5
0.6
NW
4
0.9
WNW
4
0.5
NNE
3
0.9
WSW
4
4
WSW
14
0.6
NW
5
Energy kJ
15703
19
11
29
6
33
5964
17
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
6
5
4
4
Distance (km)
173
8
8
4
4
4
0
0
4
4
4
4
4
0
0
15
4
8
72
25
8
Best forecast wave conditions in Catlins
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
6
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
6
6
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
9
6
5
5
8
9
6
6
5
7
7
4
4
5
4
4
6
6
4
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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