Long Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.57° S 169.58° E

Long Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 06 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Long Point sea temperature is
11.1°C
1.9° 

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 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 25ft (7.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 26,473 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s 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 (Sep 07) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 14s period. 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 7.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) 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 1.9m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Mon 7th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 14s
Best Surf 9PM (Thu 10th Sep)18ft (5.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sat 12th Sep)25ft (7.5m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 5°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Fri morning, min 5°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Wed night, strong winds from the WSW by Fri night).

Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
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(10 max)
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4
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1
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5
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
1.6
SW
10
1.6
SW
11
2.1
SW
13
3.5
SW
14
2.3
SSW
19
5
SW
18
5.5
SSW
18
5
SW
17
5.5
SW
16
7
SW
15
7
SSW
16
6
SW
15
5
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2746
1712
827
473
252
251
582
538
1395
4501
4110
14726
17447
15223
14757
22491
22319
16654
11444
Wind (km/h)
10
S
5
E
20
ENE
10
NW
10
NW
15
WSW
15
NW
15
N
15
NNW
20
W
20
W
30
SW
25
WNW
40
WSW
45
WSW
40
WSW
35
W
35
WSW
25
SW
Wind State
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cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-on
on
cross
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
10:28PM1.75m
11:07AM1.91m
11:29PM1.85m
12:04PM1.99m
00:24AM1.94m
12:55PM2.06m
1:14AM2.02m
1:42PM2.09m
2:01AM2.06m
2:27PM2.08m
2:46AM2.06m
3:11PM2.04m
Low Tide
4:43AM0.24m
5:19PM0.29m
5:41AM0.14m
6:13PM0.20m
6:34AM0.05m
7:03PM0.12m
7:23AM-0.00m
7:50PM0.07m
8:11AM-0.02m
8:35PM0.06m
8:57AM0.02m
9:19PM0.09m
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7:01
6:58
6:56
6:54
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6:50
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6:17
6:20
6:21
6:22
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6:24
 mm
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8
1
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4
3
5
2
2
Temp °C
6
7
7
6
9
9
6
12
14
7
8
7
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6
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8
8
Feels °C
3
4
2
2
5
4
2
8
10
1
2
0
-3
-1
-3
-4
0
0
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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.

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