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Long Point surfForecast / Catlins / New Zealand
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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
14.4° C
(Which is 2.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Monday (Mar 23) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 30) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Mon 23rd Mar) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Mon 30th Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 30th Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Long Point over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Wed night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 |
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1152 | 874 | 431 | 396 | 561 | 303 | 730 | 1152 | 623 | 325 | 602 | 906 | 1023 | 1149 | 773 | 742 | 684 | 694 | 609 | 932 | 3559 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- on | on | glass | glass | off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:54PM 1.94 | 7:20AM 1.80 | 7:57PM 1.88 | 8:25AM 1.74 | 9:07PM 1.83 | 9:37AM 1.71 | 10:21PM 1.82 | 10:49AM 1.74 | 11:30PM 1.86 | 11:54AM 1.79 | 12:29AM 1.90 | 12:50PM 1.85 | 1:20AM 1.94 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:41PM 0.21 | 1:19AM 0.30 | 1:43PM 0.27 | 2:25AM 0.37 | 2:51PM 0.31 | 3:34AM 0.40 | 4:00PM 0.31 | 4:41AM 0.38 | 5:06PM 0.28 | 5:43AM 0.33 | 6:05PM 0.22 | 6:38AM 0.27 | 6:58PM 0.17 | ||||||||
Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:46 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:49 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:40 | - | - | 7:38 | - | - | 7:37 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 16 | 13 | 19 | 17 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
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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.











