Long Point Surf Break
Lat Long: 46.57° S 169.58° E

Long Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Long Point

Issued: 11 am 06 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Long Point sea temperature is
12.5° 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 6 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 8 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 16s period, SW swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 8 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 25,479 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 8 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 16s 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 Monday (Jun 08) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 6.5m and 16s period. 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 7.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 08) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jun 08) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Mon 8th Jun)21ft (6.5m) 16s
Best Surf12PM (Mon 8th Jun)21ft (6.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 6PM (Mon 8th Jun)23ft (7.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun night, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sat morning, strong winds from the W by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Tue night, light winds from the NNW by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
!
!
!
0
0
0
0
4
5
4
2
2
4
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Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SW
7
1.9
SW
10
3
SW
8
1.5
SSW
20
5
SW
17
5
SW
16
6
SW
16
7
SW
16
6.5
SSW
16
5
SSW
14
3.5
SW
15
3
WSW
14
1.8
SW
14
3
WSW
14
2.3
SSW
18
3
SW
16
2.4
SW
15
1.8
SW
15
1.8
SW
15
2.1
SW
18
4
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
295
724
1313
1733
13256
13338
17020
24719
20527
10253
4422
4139
1238
3606
3129
4005
2525
1520
1308
2782
7524
Wind (km/h)
20
W
25
WNW
30
W
30
WNW
30
WNW
40
WNW
40
W
40
WSW
40
WSW
15
W
25
W
25
W
25
W
20
W
10
NW
10
NNW
10
NNW
25
NW
10
WSW
5
SE
20
NE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
off
High Tide
6:53PM1.65m
7:09AM1.55m
7:39PM1.63m
7:58AM1.56m
8:28PM1.64m
8:50AM1.60m
9:20PM1.67m
9:45AM1.68m
10:14PM1.72m
10:42AM1.78m
11:10PM1.79m
11:40AM1.90m
00:05AM1.86m
Low Tide
12:46PM0.47m
1:19AM0.52m
1:34PM0.46m
2:06AM0.50m
2:23PM0.44m
2:53AM0.46m
3:14PM0.40m
3:42AM0.40m
4:06PM0.35m
4:32AM0.33m
5:00PM0.29m
5:23AM0.24m
5:55PM0.22m
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
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cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
8:18
8:18
8:19
8:19
8:21
8:22
8:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
4:59
 mm
3
2
1
3
1
1
2
Temp °C
11
11
9
11
12
13
11
9
10
10
12
11
12
14
13
13
13
13
9
9
9
Feels °C
5
5
1
3
5
5
3
-1
2
5
7
5
7
10
9
9
10
7
6
8
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
11
1.9
SW
10
0.6
ENE
9
1.5
SSW
20
5
SW
17
5
SW
16
5
SSW
14
3.5
SW
15
2.5
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
2.5
SW
14
2.3
SSW
18
3
SW
16
2.4
SW
15
1.8
SW
15
1.8
SW
15
2.1
SW
18
4
SW
15
Energy kJ
137
724
56
1625
13256
13338
10253
4422
2704
1238
2379
3129
4005
2525
1520
1308
2782
7524
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ENE
9
0.6
ENE
8
0.1
S
24
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
NE
9
0.2
E
15
0.5
S
18
3
S
12
2.3
S
11
1.6
S
10
1.2
SSE
10
1.8
SW
13
0.5
SE
9
0.4
SE
12
0.2
SSE
10
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
15
Energy kJ
68
47
11
38
21
17
162
2638
1347
562
269
1050
41
34
11
8
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
17
0.4
SSW
15
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
15
0.7
SE
10
0.2
S
8
0.1
SE
15
Energy kJ
116
88
8
9
9
8
98
5
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SW
7
0.9
WNW
5
3
SW
8
3
WSW
9
1.1
NW
6
1.2
NW
6
6
SW
16
7
SW
16
6.5
SSW
16
3
WSW
14
1.6
W
6
3
WSW
14
0.6
NW
4
1.3
WSW
5
2.2
SW
7
Energy kJ
295
35
1313
1733
90
106
17020
24719
20527
4139
160
3606
8
82
460
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
2
4
4
3
3
4
9
8
9
4
7
5
5
4
4
3
4
6
Distance (km)
8
8
25
72
75
84
162
422
270
8
8
8
8
8
4
0
0
4
4
0
42
Best forecast wave conditions in Catlins
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
9
8
9
4
7
5
5
4
4
4
5
6
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
2
4
5
3
3
5
9
8
9
5
7
5
5
4
4
4
5
6
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
9
9
6
7
8
8
6
5
9
9
9
7
7
5
9
9
6
5
5
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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