Long Point Surf Break

Long Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 46.57° S 169.58° E

Issued: 11 pm 10 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Long Point sea temperature is
12.3° C

2.4°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 10 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 15 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 15 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 18s period, SW swell with 18,476 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 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 Thursday (Jun 11) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s 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 5.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 15) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jun 15) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 11th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 16s
Best Surf12PM (Mon 15th Jun)18ft (5.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 9AM (Mon 15th Jun)18ft (5.5m) 18s

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 Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sat night, fresh winds from the W by Mon morning).

Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wed
17
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
4
2
2
2
3
2
2
4
3
3
0
0
0
3
2
!
0
0
!
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SW
16
2.2
SW
15
1.9
SW
14
2
SW
16
2
SW
15
1.2
SSW
17
2.2
SW
16
2.2
SW
15
2.1
SW
14
2
SW
13
1.4
SSW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.9
SW
14
5.5
SW
18
4.5
SW
17
3
SW
16
2.3
SW
14
4.5
WSW
12
5
SW
14
4.5
SW
13
4.5
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3222
2066
1505
1904
1638
807
2465
2038
1812
1360
981
964
1463
18476
9769
4189
2185
5288
9609
7804
6607
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
10
NNW
15
N
20
NW
15
W
15
W
10
WNW
15
WNW
15
W
10
NNW
20
N
15
NNW
25
W
35
W
30
SW
15
WNW
15
NW
30
WNW
30
WNW
20
W
15
W
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:14PM1.72m
10:42AM1.78m
11:10PM1.79m
11:40AM1.90m
00:05AM1.86m
12:37PM2.02m
1:01AM1.94m
1:34PM2.12m
1:56AM2.01m
2:29PM2.18m
2:50AM2.05m
3:25PM2.20m
3:45AM2.06m
4:20PM2.18m
Low Tide
4:32AM0.33m
5:00PM0.29m
5:23AM0.24m
5:55PM0.22m
6:17AM0.15m
6:51PM0.17m
7:11AM0.07m
7:47PM0.13m
8:07AM0.01m
8:44PM0.10m
9:03AM-0.03m
9:40PM0.10m
10:01AM-0.03m
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
clear
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:23
8:23
8:25
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:00
4:59
4:59
4:59
4:59
4:59
4:59
 mm
2
3
1
3
2
1
Temp °C
11
12
13
13
10
11
10
10
11
9
14
16
13
11
10
9
9
12
11
11
10
Feels °C
8
8
9
9
7
8
7
6
8
4
9
12
11
3
4
5
4
5
3
6
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SW
16
2.2
SW
15
1.9
SW
14
2
SW
16
2
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
2.2
SW
16
2.2
SW
15
2.1
SW
14
2
SW
13
1.7
SW
12
1.4
SW
16
1.9
SW
14
5.5
SW
18
4.5
SW
17
3
SW
16
2.3
SW
14
3
SSW
14
Energy kJ
3222
2066
1505
1904
1638
521
2465
2038
1812
1360
882
964
1463
18476
9769
4189
2185
3492
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSE
13
1
SSE
12
1.1
SSW
18
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
SE
10
1.2
SSW
17
0.3
SSE
12
0.4
SSW
21
0.6
SSW
20
1.3
SSW
18
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SW
12
0.3
ENE
5
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
11
Energy kJ
458
280
713
40
23
807
28
151
311
964
981
427
5
3
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
9
0.6
SSW
19
0.8
SSE
11
0.2
WSW
6
0.1
SE
15
0.3
SSE
9
0.1
SE
13
0.3
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
9
0.1
SE
12
0.3
NE
4
0.1
S
24
0.1
E
15
Energy kJ
40
295
135
3
8
17
7
21
8
5
2
11
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
4
0.9
SW
5
0.8
SW
6
0.6
NW
4
0.6
NW
4
1.9
W
6
1.3
WNW
5
4.5
WSW
12
5
SW
14
4.5
SW
13
4.5
SW
13
Energy kJ
11
36
49
10
11
266
99
5288
9609
7804
6607
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
4
1
5
4
3
4
8
9
Distance (km)
4
0
0
4
4
4
4
4
4
0
44
4
15
72
270
4
4
15
84
8
8
Best forecast wave conditions in Catlins
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
5
4
3
8
9
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
7
5
4
4
8
9
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
5
6
6
8
7
5
5
5
7
6
5
4
5
8
5
4
4
9
9
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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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