Long Point Surf Break

Long Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 46.57° S 169.58° E

Issued: 5 am 02 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Long Point sea temperature is
11.4° C

2.0°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 1 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 8,357 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 2 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Thursday (Jul 02) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 03) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Thu 2nd Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 6th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 6th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 17s

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 night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sun morning, min 6°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
0
0
2
0
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2
2
3
1
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
18
1.2
SW
17
1.8
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
3.5
SSW
18
3.5
SSW
16
3.5
SSW
16
2.5
SW
15
2.4
SSW
14
2.3
SW
13
2
SSW
13
2.4
SSW
16
2.5
SW
16
2.1
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
562
457
336
208
136
69
255
345
812
1150
637
6996
7265
6345
3004
2187
1866
1359
2928
3118
2808
Wind (km/h)
10
N
5
N
10
NNW
15
N
10
NNE
15
N
25
N
25
W
25
SW
15
SSW
20
S
10
S
10
S
10
SW
20
SSE
15
SE
15
SE
15
SSE
20
SSE
25
SSE
25
SE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
4:17PM1.81m
4:30AM1.70m
4:56PM1.77m
5:09AM1.67m
5:34PM1.74m
5:48AM1.65m
6:15PM1.70m
6:31AM1.63m
6:59PM1.68m
7:19AM1.63m
7:48PM1.66m
8:13AM1.66m
8:43PM1.67m
Low Tide
10:02AM0.34m
10:30PM0.41m
10:43AM0.35m
11:12PM0.42m
11:25AM0.36m
11:54PM0.44m
12:08PM0.38m
00:37AM0.45m
12:55PM0.40m
1:24AM0.45m
1:46PM0.41m
2:14AM0.43m
2:41PM0.41m
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rain showers
rain showers
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rain showers
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rain showers
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
8:26
8:26
8:26
8:25
8:25
8:25
8:23
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5:04
5:05
5:06
5:06
5:07
5:07
5:07
 mm
3
8
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Temp °C
11
12
11
11
13
10
14
12
8
8
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
8
8
8
Feels °C
7
9
7
7
10
6
9
7
2
3
1
4
3
3
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.5
E
10
1.1
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
10
1.8
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
3.5
SSW
18
3.5
SSW
16
3.5
SSW
16
2.5
SW
15
2.4
SSW
14
2.3
SW
13
2
SSW
13
2.4
SSW
16
2.5
SW
16
2.1
SSW
18
Energy kJ
562
457
336
208
136
53
108
210
703
1150
637
6996
7265
6345
3004
2187
1866
1359
2928
3118
2808
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
SW
12
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
18
1.2
SW
17
1.3
ENE
10
0.9
SSW
18
0.8
ENE
10
0.5
ENE
9
0.5
E
9
0.8
SE
6
1.1
E
9
1.2
E
9
1.3
E
9
1.3
E
9
1.2
ENE
11
Energy kJ
47
48
57
53
51
53
255
345
812
338
531
123
46
43
54
211
220
293
281
302
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
4
0.2
WSW
6
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.4
E
13
0.6
SW
15
0.7
SW
13
0.9
ENE
9
0.4
E
10
0.7
E
9
0.6
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
16
0.7
ENE
11
1.5
ENE
11
Energy kJ
2
4
31
69
52
171
164
130
30
74
246
961
111
487
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
4
0.3
NE
4
0.4
NE
4
0.6
NE
5
0.6
ENE
5
0.9
ENE
6
1.5
ENE
7
0.7
W
4
1.7
WSW
6
1.2
SSE
5
1.6
SSE
6
1.6
SE
7
1.3
SE
7
1.2
E
9
2.5
SSW
14
Energy kJ
4
3
7
19
15
60
204
14
220
62
184
251
147
229
2180
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
3
4
1
4
4
7
4
2
2
2
1
1
2
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
42
15
23
8
123
23
23
8
72
123
123
123
105
105
123
Best forecast wave conditions in Catlins
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
1
1
2
2
4
4
5
5
7
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
5
5
5
7
6
5
4
3
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
7
7
5
5
4
7
5
9
7
5
7
9
9
6
8
9
7
7
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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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