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Long Point surfForecast / Catlins / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 05 Sep 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Long Point this week:
The surf forecast for Long Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 07) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 7.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Long Point in the next 12 days are 8.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 07) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 09) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 7th Sep) | 25ft (7.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sun 7th Sep) | 25ft (7.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sun 7th Sep) | 28ft (8.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Long Point over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Sat night, light winds from the NNW by Mon morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 4°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Mon night, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 06 | Sunday 07 | Monday 08 | Tuesday 09 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Fri 12 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 4672 | 5215 | 5241 | 10143 | 34520 | 13409 | 4612 | 1917 | 1344 | 631 | 244 | 176 | 410 | 1401 | 2107 | 4699 | 11247 | 3834 | 2415 | 1513 | 2572 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:52AM 1.79 | 1:18PM 1.92 | 1:32AM 1.89 | 1:59PM 1.99 | 2:14AM 1.97 | 2:41PM 2.04 | 2:58AM 2.03 | 3:25PM 2.04 | 3:45AM 2.06 | 4:11PM 2.02 | 4:34AM 2.04 | 5:01PM 1.95 | 5:29AM 1.99 | 5:55PM 1.87 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:59AM 0.19 | 7:25PM 0.23 | 7:42AM 0.09 | 8:07PM 0.15 | 8:26AM 0.02 | 8:50PM 0.09 | 9:12AM -0.00 | 9:35PM 0.07 | 10:00AM 0.03 | 10:24PM 0.09 | 10:53AM 0.10 | 11:17PM 0.14 | 11:51AM 0.20 | |||||||||
Saturday 06 | Sunday 07 | Monday 08 | Tuesday 09 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Fri 12 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:24 | |
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Rain (mm) | 4 | 2 | - | 12 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 2 | 6 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 12 | |
| Feels °C (?) | -1 | -1 | 0 | -4 | -3 | -2 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 0 | -3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 6 | |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Catlins
The wind is still cross-on at Long Point (fresh winds from the W at Nugget Point Automatic Weather Station 23 km from Long Point). 2.9m 8s swell from the SW with a 0.9m 14s groundswell, also from the SW. 2 swells combining so expect closeout sets.
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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 12 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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