Long Point Surf Break

Long Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 46.57° S 169.58° E

Issued: 11 pm 25 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Long Point sea temperature is
12.0° C

2.5°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 25 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 27 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 27 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with 5,416 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 26 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s 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 Friday (Jun 26) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 3s is also forecast. 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 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 03) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Fri 26th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 13s
Best Surf12PM (Sat 27th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sat 27th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 5°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thu
2
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
!
3
4
3
4
!
3
1
1
3
!
5
4
4
4
3
2
3
3
3
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SSW
13
2.4
SW
13
2.3
SW
13
3
SSW
14
3
SSW
15
3.5
SSW
15
3
SW
14
3
SW
14
3
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
3.5
SSW
14
3
SSW
14
3
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
13
2.2
SSW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.4
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3991
2012
1777
2948
4257
5416
4216
3275
2614
2349
4395
4216
3242
2130
1682
1094
712
619
649
767
374
Wind (km/h)
10
W
10
NW
5
NNW
10
NW
15
WNW
15
WNW
15
WNW
15
W
15
W
5
SW
5
E
10
E
10
ENE
5
NNW
0
SSE
10
N
5
NW
5
E
10
N
10
N
10
NE
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
11:46PM1.66m
12:15PM1.72m
00:32AM1.67m
12:59PM1.75m
1:14AM1.69m
1:40PM1.79m
1:55AM1.71m
2:21PM1.82m
2:35AM1.73m
3:00PM1.83m
3:14AM1.74m
3:39PM1.83m
3:52AM1.73m
4:17PM1.81m
Low Tide
5:48AM0.41m
6:16PM0.47m
6:32AM0.41m
7:00PM0.47m
7:15AM0.40m
7:43PM0.45m
7:56AM0.37m
8:26PM0.43m
8:38AM0.35m
9:07PM0.42m
9:20AM0.34m
9:49PM0.41m
10:02AM0.34m
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8:26
8:26
8:26
8:26
8:26
8:26
8:26
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5:00
5:01
5:01
5:02
5:02
5:04
5:04
 mm
Temp °C
6
7
8
8
10
11
10
11
12
10
10
10
9
8
9
9
10
11
9
9
10
Feels °C
2
4
5
4
6
8
6
7
8
7
8
8
6
6
8
6
8
9
6
5
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SSW
13
2.4
SW
13
2.3
SW
13
3
SSW
14
3
SSW
15
3.5
SSW
15
3
SW
14
3
SW
14
3
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
3.5
SSW
14
3
SSW
14
3
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
13
2.2
SSW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.4
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
Energy kJ
3991
2012
1777
2948
4257
5416
4216
3275
2614
2349
4395
4216
3242
2130
1682
1094
712
619
649
767
374
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ENE
10
1.2
SSE
8
0.9
SSE
8
0.7
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
11
0.9
ENE
10
1.1
ENE
11
1.1
ENE
11
1
ENE
11
0.9
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.6
ENE
10
0.6
ENE
10
0.7
SSE
11
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
11
Energy kJ
60
212
83
86
128
166
291
270
222
155
152
118
110
80
82
117
60
38
47
58
58
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.6
ENE
10
0.5
E
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.3
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
9
0.4
SSW
16
Energy kJ
85
88
127
206
198
110
77
45
29
14
8
100
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
4
0.8
WNW
4
0.6
WNW
3
0.5
NE
3
0.4
WNW
3
0.3
NE
4
0.4
NE
3
0.4
ENE
4
Energy kJ
6
21
8
5
4
3
2
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
5
6
5
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
Distance (km)
8
4
0
4
4
8
4
4
8
8
8
0
0
0
0
0
4
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Catlins
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
5
5
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
5
5
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
6
8
5
6
5
8
7
5
8
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
4
5
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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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