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Nugget Point surfForecast / Catlins / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Monday 25 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
12.7° C
(Which is 2.6°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s 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 16 days are 5.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Tue 26th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Thu 28th May) | 18ft (5.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Thu 28th May) | 18ft (5.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nugget Point over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon night, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue morning, fresh winds from the W by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu night, min 5°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Mon 1 | |||||||||||||||
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 12 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | |
2018 | 333 | 2090 | 3570 | 2811 | 2300 | 8176 | 12089 | 5072 | 3626 | 2415 | 1671 | 799 | 504 | 255 | 152 | 96 | 125 | 103 | 213 | 123 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | |
High Tide | 11:03PM2.24m | 11:28AM2.28m | 11:54PM2.26m | 12:17PM2.30m | 00:40AM2.28m | 1:03PM2.32m | 1:23AM2.30m | 1:45PM2.33m | 2:03AM2.30m | 2:26PM2.33m | 2:42AM2.30m | 3:06PM2.32m | 3:19AM2.28m | 3:45PM2.30m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:13AM0.97m | 5:36PM0.95m | 6:04AM0.97m | 6:26PM0.98m | 6:50AM0.97m | 7:13PM1.01m | 7:34AM0.96m | 7:57PM1.02m | 8:16AM0.96m | 8:38PM1.03m | 8:55AM0.97m | 9:17PM1.04m | 9:34AM0.97m | ||||||||
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 | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:11 | — | — | 8:11 | — | — | 8:12 | — |
 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:02 |
3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 13 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 |
8 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 |
 kJ | 563 | 243 | 2090 | 3570 | 2811 | 2300 | 3234 | 5993 | 5072 | 3626 | 2386 | 1671 | 799 | 504 | 255 | 103 | 78 | 125 | 103 | 45 | 123 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 6 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 12 | E 12 | — | ENE 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | S 9 | E 5 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 86 | 45 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 11 | — | 14 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 275 | 190 | 179 | 152 | 96 | 39 | 14 | 165 | 99 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | SSW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 12 | — | — | E 10 | E 10 | — | SSW 10 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | SSE 8 | ENE 8 | S 8 |
| kJ | 10 | 333 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 20 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 24 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | — | — | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | ENE 5 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 2018 | — | — | — | — | 36 | 8176 | 12089 | — | — | 2415 | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | 33 | 213 | 348 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 50 | 66 | 0 | 29 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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Information about the Nugget Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Nugget Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 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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