Surf Forecasts:
Long Point surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 13,187 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 5.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 18ft (5.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Long Point over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Sun morning). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 9 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 5983 | 3929 | 2967 | 2231 | 2180 | 3097 | 2390 | 1123 | 676 | 494 | 199 | 386 | 360 | 3672 | 10590 | 11132 | 6287 | 5353 | 3454 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 7:20AM1.68m | 7:45PM1.61m | 8:21AM1.61m | 8:47PM1.55m | 9:26AM1.59m | 9:52PM1.53m | 10:29AM1.60m | 10:51PM1.55m | 11:23AM1.65m | 11:40PM1.60m | 12:08PM1.71m | 00:23AM1.66m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:09AM0.40m | 1:39PM0.48m | 2:05AM0.49m | 2:38PM0.57m | 3:03AM0.54m | 3:38PM0.60m | 3:59AM0.55m | 4:34PM0.60m | 4:52AM0.53m | 5:24PM0.56m | 5:39AM0.47m | 6:09PM0.49m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 7 | -3 | -2 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | ESE 14 | E 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 5983 | 3929 | 2967 | 2231 | 2180 | 3097 | 2390 | 1123 | 676 | 494 | 199 | 386 | 360 | 36 | 55 | 11132 | 6287 | 5353 | 3454 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 18 | WSW 12 | SSW 18 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | E 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 15 |
| kJ | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 188 | 130 | 92 | 188 | 56 | 283 | 5 | 11 | 31 | 31 | 34 | 42 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SE 13 | SE 12 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | S 10 | S 9 | ENE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 35 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 44 | 26 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | — | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | NW 4 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 9 | SW 14 | NW 7 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 5 |
| kJ | 2140 | — | 79 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 124 | 227 | 3672 | 10590 | 158 | 229 | 73 | 40 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 23 | 4 | 23 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 75 | 78 | 277 | 72 | 15 | 15 | 72 |
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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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