Long Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.57° S 169.58° E

Long Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Long Point sea temperature is
11.5° C
2.3° 

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 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 14,167 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Long Point in the next 16 days are 5.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Tue 4th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 12s
Best Surf 6PM (Tue 4th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 3rd Aug)18ft (5.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun night, min 4°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sun night, light winds from the WSW by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat afternoon, min 3°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
3
Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
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3
3
2
2
1
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
WSW
12
5
SW
13
5.5
SW
16
5.5
SW
12
5
SSW
12
4
SSW
12
2.5
S
11
2.1
SSE
10
1.9
SSE
10
1.6
SSE
9
1.2
SSW
9
1.1
SE
11
1
S
14
1.2
S
11
1.1
S
11
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SW
15
1.2
SW
15
1
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4373
9497
14167
9591
7194
5078
1583
855
671
391
248
303
377
344
267
326
355
657
371
Wind (km/h)
35
WNW
35
WSW
45
WSW
40
SW
30
SSW
25
SSW
10
WSW
10
WNW
10
SW
10
WNW
5
NW
10
ENE
10
NNE
15
NNE
15
NE
15
NE
15
NNE
20
NE
20
NE
Wind State
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross
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cross-off
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off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
5:16AM1.74m
5:41PM1.76m
6:00AM1.72m
6:26PM1.71m
6:51AM1.71m
7:19PM1.68m
7:50AM1.71m
8:19PM1.66m
8:57AM1.74m
9:26PM1.68m
10:07AM1.81m
10:35PM1.74m
Low Tide
11:16PM0.35m
11:35AM0.32m
00:00AM0.38m
12:23PM0.36m
00:49AM0.40m
1:18PM0.41m
1:45AM0.42m
2:19PM0.43m
2:46AM0.40m
3:24PM0.43m
3:49AM0.35m
4:28PM0.38m
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8:00
7:58
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7:56
7:54
7:52
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5:35
5:36
5:37
5:38
5:39
5:40
 mm
8
2
6
Temp °C
11
8
7
5
7
7
5
5
6
5
6
7
4
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7
6
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10
8
Feels °C
1
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4
0
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2
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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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