Long Point Surf Break

Long Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 46.57° S 169.58° E

Issued: 5 am 03 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Long Point sea temperature is
11.4° C

1.9°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 2 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 10,556 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m 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 4.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Fri 3rd Jul)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 6th Jul)15ft (4.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 6AM (Mon 6th Jul)15ft (4.5m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Mon morning, min 5°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
0
0
!
!
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
5
4
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
18
1.1
SW
17
1.8
SW
14
1.7
SW
13
3.5
SSW
18
4
SSW
16
3.5
SSW
16
3
SSW
15
2.5
SSW
14
2.4
SSW
13
2
SSW
13
2.4
SSW
16
2.5
SW
16
2.2
SW
15
3
SSW
18
2.5
SSW
17
2.3
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
208
136
69
255
338
728
1150
1042
7572
8679
5884
3348
2707
1974
1338
2964
3197
2089
4796
4423
2697
Wind (km/h)
15
N
10
NNE
15
NNW
15
N
15
NNW
20
WSW
15
SSE
25
SSE
25
S
15
S
15
S
15
SSE
15
E
15
E
20
ENE
15
E
15
E
20
E
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
NE
Wind State
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
High Tide
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
9:14AM1.71m
9:44PM1.70m
Low Tide
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
3:08AM0.40m
3:40PM0.39m
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8:26
8:26
8:25
8:25
8:25
8:23
8:23
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5:05
5:06
5:06
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:08
 mm
1
5
1
1
Temp °C
12
12
9
12
13
9
8
8
7
7
7
7
7
7
6
6
6
7
7
8
7
Feels °C
8
9
5
10
10
2
3
2
0
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
0
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.5
E
10
0.7
SW
16
1.3
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
10
1.8
SW
14
1.7
SW
13
3.5
SSW
18
4
SSW
16
3.5
SSW
16
3
SSW
15
2.5
SSW
14
2.4
SSW
13
2
SSW
13
2.4
SSW
16
2.5
SW
16
2.2
SW
15
3
SSW
18
2.5
SSW
17
2.3
SSW
16
Energy kJ
208
136
53
255
181
607
1150
1042
7572
8679
5884
3348
2707
1974
1338
2964
3197
2089
4796
4423
2697
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
SW
12
0.4
E
13
0.7
SW
18
1.1
SW
17
1.3
ENE
11
1
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.8
ESE
7
0.9
SE
8
0.5
E
9
0.4
E
9
0.4
E
9
0.9
SE
6
1.2
E
9
1.4
E
10
1.5
E
12
1.4
ENE
11
Energy kJ
53
51
53
52
338
728
387
179
96
68
96
44
26
28
58
229
349
617
469
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
3
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.3
ENE
10
0.6
SW
14
0.1
S
23
0.8
SSW
21
0.7
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.4
NE
9
0.7
E
8
0.4
SE
7
0.3
SSW
24
1.5
SSW
20
Energy kJ
1
31
69
20
167
11
483
102
96
20
65
16
108
1648
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NE
5
0.6
NE
5
1
ENE
6
1.3
ENE
7
1.6
WSW
6
1.8
S
6
1.1
SE
8
1.3
SE
7
1.2
SE
7
0.6
SE
6
2.1
E
11
1.9
E
10
1.9
E
10
Energy kJ
11
21
72
147
190
259
145
176
143
32
1045
774
730
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
3
2
1
2
9
4
1
3
4
4
3
4
4
2
5
5
4
Distance (km)
0
0
0
4
0
23
105
105
299
75
105
72
0
0
105
0
0
90
144
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Catlins
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
5
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
3
4
5
4
9
5
8
9
5
4
4
4
4
3
5
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
9
5
5
6
5
9
7
5
8
9
8
6
8
9
6
9
5
5
9
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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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