Long Point surfForecast / Catlins / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Saturday 30 May 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
12.6° C
(Which is 2.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Long Point surf forecast from 30 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 7 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, SW swell with 887 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s 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 Sunday (May 31) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 07) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 04) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sun 31st May)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 4th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Most Powerful12AM (Sun 7th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
0
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
1.3
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
9
1.1
ENE
9
0.7
SW
12
1
ENE
9
1
SW
11
1.1
ENE
10
1.1
ENE
10
1
SW
11
1
ENE
11
1
SW
13
1
SW
13
1.7
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
9
1
ENE
9
1
SW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
760
522
282
216
238
232
193
137
161
246
245
240
224
242
331
326
319
203
208
166
229
Wind (km/h)
5
NE
15
N
15
NNE
10
N
0
WSW
15
NE
10
NE
5
W
10
WNW
5
NW
10
WNW
5
N
15
NE
15
NE
15
NNE
10
NNE
10
N
10
NNE
10
N
5
W
5
WNW
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
off
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
2:16AM1.74m
2:41PM1.83m
2:56AM1.73m
3:21PM1.82m
3:36AM1.72m
4:02PM1.80m
4:18AM1.69m
4:44PM1.77m
4:59AM1.65m
5:26PM1.72m
5:41AM1.60m
6:09PM1.68m
6:24AM1.57m
Low Tide
8:05PM0.40m
8:18AM0.35m
8:47PM0.42m
9:00AM0.37m
9:30PM0.44m
9:43AM0.39m
10:15PM0.46m
10:28AM0.41m
11:00PM0.49m
11:13AM0.44m
11:46PM0.51m
11:59AM0.46m
00:33AM0.52m
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cloud
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clear
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cloud
rain showers
part cloud
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part cloud
clear
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8:12
8:14
8:15
8:15
8:17
8:18
8:18
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5:05
5:04
5:02
5:02
5:01
5:01
5:00
5:00
1
1
1
Temp °C
12
11
14
16
14
13
13
13
12
14
10
11
12
10
11
12
12
13
14
12
12
10
7
11
14
13
11
12
13
10
13
7
8
9
7
7
9
9
10
12
10
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1
SW
12
1.1
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
9
0.8
SW
12
1.1
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
9
1
ENE
9
1.1
ENE
9
1.1
ENE
10
1.1
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
1
ENE
11
1
SW
13
1
SW
13
1.4
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
9
1
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
9
Energy kJ
760
522
282
111
238
200
176
124
161
207
245
240
204
242
331
326
210
203
208
166
123
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
9
0.8
ENE
6
0.4
SSE
8
0.9
SW
12
0.8
SW
13
0.2
WSW
5
0.8
SW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.8
SW
11
1
SW
11
0.9
SW
12
0.9
SW
11
1
SW
11
0.9
SW
10
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
8
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
11
1
SW
11
Energy kJ
79
40
24
216
193
3
193
137
155
246
232
172
224
184
1
1
190
149
111
88
229
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ENE
6
0.4
SSE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
8
0.1
S
8
0.1
SW
16
0.5
SW
4
0.1
SW
19
0.4
SSW
9
0.9
WSW
5
0.4
SW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.4
NE
10
0.3
SSW
9
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
11
0.4
SSW
18
Energy kJ
27
28
12
14
6
1
11
8
14
26
39
58
136
27
16
89
82
124
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ENE
6
0.1
NW
4
1.2
ENE
9
0.3
W
3
1.1
WSW
5
0.4
ENE
3
1.5
ENE
6
1.6
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
8
Energy kJ
34
1
232
1
74
4
139
216
319
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
0
4
0
0
0
0
4
4
4
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Catlins
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
2
2
4
4
2
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
6
4
6
5
5
4
4
9
5
5
9
8
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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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