Nugget Point surf break

Nugget Point surfForecast / Catlins / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 01 Jan 2026 NZDT
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Nugget Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Nugget Point sea temperature is
15.2° C
(Which is 3.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nugget Point this week:

The surf forecast for Nugget Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 02) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nugget Point in the next 12 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 04) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jan 02) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 2nd Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 2nd Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 4th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nugget Point over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
E
1.1
E
0.5
SW
1.1
S
1.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.5
S
0.7
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.5
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
0.6
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
Period(s) (?)99136720191716151413131212131212111010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)27618484921861281803003532491838813895684911866593725
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
20
SW
25
SW
30
SW
20
SW
15
SSW
15
SSE
15
ENE
10
NNE
15
SSE
5
NW
5
NE
15
ENE
5
NNW
5
NE
15
E
5
SSE
5
W
15
SSW
10
N
10
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
crossoncross-
on
crossglassglassonglassglasscross-
on
glassglasscross-
off
crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:24AM
2.47
2:48PM
2.43
3:23AM
2.51
3:44PM
2.47
4:19AM
2.53
4:37PM
2.50
5:11AM
2.53
5:27PM
2.50
6:00AM
2.50
6:17PM
2.47
6:48AM
2.44
7:06PM
2.41
7:35AM
2.37
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:09PM
0.76
8:43AM
0.82
9:07PM
0.67
9:38AM
0.75
10:02PM
0.60
10:30AM
0.70
10:54PM
0.56
11:20AM
0.69
11:45PM
0.56
12:09PM
0.71
12:35AM
0.61
12:58PM
0.77
1:25AM
0.70
Thu
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Sunrise--5:52--5:52--5:54--5:54--5:56--5:56--5:58
Sunset9:36--9:36--9:36--9:35--9:35--9:35--9:35--
clear
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C151313131112121114141315141315161517171516
Feels °C (?)121077699712111212111212141515141414
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The above surf forecast table for Nugget Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Nugget Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Nugget 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 (Nugget 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 Nugget 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.

Nugget Point is 83 km (52 miles) from Dunedin. If you plan a holiday in Catlins, look for hotels and other accommodation in Dunedin. Dunedin has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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