Long Point Surf Break

Long Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 46.57° S 169.58° E

Issued: 5 pm 16 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Long Point sea temperature is
11.9° C

2.2°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 16 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 18 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 17 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 13s period, SW swell with 6,376 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 18 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 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 Thursday (Jun 18) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 14s 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 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 18) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Thu 18th Jun)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Best Surf 9PM (Thu 18th Jun)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 6AM (Wed 17th Jun)15ft (4.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Tue night, light winds from the W by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
!
3
2
3
0
1
0
0
0
!
!
!
!
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
12
3.5
WSW
12
4
SW
13
3.5
SW
12
3.5
SW
12
4
SW
12
4
SW
14
3.5
SSW
14
3
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
13
2.1
SW
13
2
SW
12
3
SW
12
3
SW
13
3.5
SW
11
4
SSW
13
4
SW
13
3.5
SSW
13
4
SSW
15
3.5
SSW
15
3
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
349
3812
5681
3554
2943
3894
6260
5481
3305
2230
1423
1188
2627
2369
2639
5236
6052
4524
6357
4902
3260
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
35
WNW
30
WSW
25
W
25
W
30
WNW
25
W
10
WNW
20
N
25
NW
15
NW
25
WSW
20
W
25
WSW
20
W
25
W
20
W
15
WNW
10
WNW
10
NW
15
NW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
High Tide
3:45AM2.06m
4:20PM2.18m
4:41AM2.03m
5:16PM2.11m
5:37AM1.98m
6:12PM2.03m
6:35AM1.91m
7:09PM1.93m
7:35AM1.83m
8:07PM1.83m
8:35AM1.76m
9:05PM1.75m
9:36AM1.71m
Low Tide
9:40PM0.10m
10:01AM-0.03m
10:37PM0.11m
10:59AM-0.00m
11:35PM0.14m
11:58AM0.06m
00:32AM0.18m
12:56PM0.13m
1:29AM0.23m
1:54PM0.22m
2:26AM0.28m
2:51PM0.30m
3:20AM0.33m
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8:25
8:25
8:25
8:26
8:26
8:26
8:26
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4:59
4:59
4:59
4:59
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
 mm
8
1
1
7
7
2
Temp °C
9
10
8
8
8
10
10
9
14
17
16
12
12
10
10
10
10
10
11
9
9
Feels °C
4
3
1
2
2
4
4
7
9
12
13
8
8
4
5
4
5
6
8
5
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
11
0.2
ESE
13
0.2
E
13
0.3
SSW
20
0.4
SW
18
2.2
SSW
16
3.5
SSW
14
3
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
13
2.1
SW
13
2
SW
12
0.9
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
16
0.2
ENE
7
4
SSW
13
4
SW
13
3.5
SSW
13
4
SSW
15
3.5
SSW
15
3
SSW
14
Energy kJ
326
17
13
75
82
2355
5481
3305
2230
1423
1188
480
295
5
5236
5012
4524
6357
4902
3260
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
12
0.2
E
13
0.1
SE
12
0.3
SSW
21
0.7
S
11
0.9
SSW
18
0.8
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
13
0.4
NE
11
0.2
ENE
10
0.2
ENE
10
0.2
ENE
10
0.2
ENE
9
0.1
NE
9
Energy kJ
349
13
6
90
110
448
72
47
17
29
11
10
10
9
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
14
0.3
SW
22
0.6
SSW
19
0.1
SE
16
0.4
SSE
9
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
15
0.4
NE
10
Energy kJ
198
73
295
11
28
10
9
26
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
W
5
3.5
WSW
12
4
SW
13
3.5
SW
12
3.5
SW
12
4
SW
12
4
SW
14
0.9
NW
4
0.7
NW
4
0.9
NE
4
3
SW
12
3
SW
13
3.5
SW
11
4
SW
13
0.6
WNW
4
Energy kJ
51
3812
5681
3554
2943
3894
6260
24
18
21
2627
2369
2639
6052
8
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
5
5
3
9
6
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
6
9
5
7
5
4
Distance (km)
4
72
270
8
8
75
8
8
42
4
4
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Catlins
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
9
6
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
6
9
5
7
5
5
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
5
5
4
9
6
6
5
4
4
5
4
4
6
9
5
7
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
5
5
5
9
6
6
5
4
6
9
4
9
7
9
6
7
7
6
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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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