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Long Point surfForecast / Catlins / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 19 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Long Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Long Point sea temperature is
12.9° C
(Which is 2.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Wednesday (May 20) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 20s. 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 Sunday (May 24) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Wed 20th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sat 23rd May) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 24th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Long Point over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Tue night, strong winds from the W by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Fri night, light winds from the NNE by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tue 26 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 18 | WSW 8 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | |
228 | 175 | 120 | 66 | 204 | 1291 | 2941 | 2683 | 2456 | 2830 | 2320 | 3642 | 8498 | 5355 | 4190 | 2528 | 1514 | 866 | 624 | 1539 | 980 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | |
High Tide | 4:57AM1.98m | 5:33PM2.08m | 5:56AM1.92m | 6:34PM2.00m | 6:59AM1.87m | 7:37PM1.93m | 8:04AM1.82m | 8:40PM1.86m | 9:08AM1.78m | 9:41PM1.82m | 10:08AM1.77m | 10:37PM1.78m | 11:04AM1.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:54PM0.16m | 11:16AM0.07m | 11:55PM0.20m | 12:19PM0.12m | 00:58AM0.24m | 1:22PM0.17m | 1:59AM0.27m | 2:24PM0.21m | 2:58AM0.28m | 3:23PM0.25m | 3:54AM0.29m | 4:18PM0.28m | 4:46AM0.30m | 5:09PM0.31m | |||||||
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 | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — |
 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 |
— | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 1 | — | |
Temp °C | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 3 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 9 | SW 12 | SW 13 | S 11 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
 kJ | 228 | 175 | 120 | 66 | 66 | 29 | 52 | 2683 | 2456 | 62 | 2320 | 3642 | 8498 | 5355 | 4190 | 2528 | 1514 | 866 | 624 | 1539 | 980 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | ENE 10 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | — | NE 8 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSW 18 | NE 11 | ENE 12 | NE 11 | ENE 12 | S 15 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 37 | 11 | 71 | 62 | 204 | 147 | — | 10 | 5 | 2 | 44 | 46 | 2047 | 18 | 14 | 30 | 29 | 163 | 235 | 116 | 773 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | SSW 21 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 12 | E 12 | — | — | NE 7 | — | — | SSW 22 | — | — | E 15 | ENE 13 | ENE 10 | NE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 8 | 43 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 3 | — | — | 8 | — | — | 91 | — | — | 4 | 18 | 9 | 33 | 65 | 58 | 65 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 2 | NE 4 | NE 3 | ENE 4 | W 5 | WSW 8 | SW 11 | — | — | WSW 13 | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NW 3 | WNW 4 | SW 6 | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 70 | 1291 | 2941 | — | — | 2830 | 105 | — | — | — | — | 9 | 6 | 10 | 147 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 123 | 123 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 299 | 8 |
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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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