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Lat Long: 46.57° S 169.58° E

Long Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 22 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Long Point sea temperature is
12.1°C
2.4° 

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 21 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 28 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 25 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 4,689 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 25 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s 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 Sunday (Oct 25) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Long Point in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 24) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sun 25th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 15s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 28th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 25th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sat night, calm by Sun afternoon).

Thursday
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Swell
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Wave
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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2562
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582
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
12:26PM1.71m
00:42AM1.70m
1:06PM1.77m
1:23AM1.80m
1:45PM1.84m
2:04AM1.90m
2:27PM1.90m
2:48AM1.98m
3:10PM1.94m
3:34AM2.04m
3:56PM1.96m
4:23AM2.07m
4:45PM1.94m
Low Tide
6:07AM0.38m
6:32PM0.38m
6:49AM0.30m
7:12PM0.30m
7:31AM0.22m
7:52PM0.22m
8:14AM0.16m
8:34PM0.16m
8:59AM0.13m
9:18PM0.12m
9:48AM0.13m
10:06PM0.11m
10:39AM0.16m
10:58PM0.12m
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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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