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Nugget Point Surf Forecast
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Nugget Point surfForecast / Catlins / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Monday 18 Aug 2025 NZST
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 Tuesday (Aug 19) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 2.0m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 11s 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 20) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 25) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Tue 19th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Wed 20th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Wed 20th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nugget Point over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Mon night, light winds from the W by Wed night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu night, min 5°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Mon 25 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 693 | 3043 | 883 | 2725 | 1773 | 5078 | 2316 | 2054 | 2040 | 1753 | 2119 | 1758 | 1255 | 962 | 649 | 587 | 483 | 774 | 827 | 524 | 395 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:01PM 2.23 | 11:40AM 2.29 | 12:05AM 2.26 | 12:40PM 2.33 | 1:03AM 2.31 | 1:34PM 2.37 | 1:53AM 2.37 | 2:23PM 2.40 | 2:39AM 2.41 | 3:07PM 2.42 | 3:21AM 2.43 | 3:47PM 2.42 | 4:00AM 2.43 | 4:24PM 2.41 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:17AM 0.90 | 5:54PM 0.97 | 6:21AM 0.83 | 6:55PM 0.89 | 7:18AM 0.74 | 7:47PM 0.81 | 8:08AM 0.67 | 8:33PM 0.75 | 8:54AM 0.63 | 9:15PM 0.72 | 9:36AM 0.64 | 9:55PM 0.73 | 10:16AM 0.69 | |||||||||
Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Mon 25 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:24 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | |
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Rain (mm) | 4 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Catlins
The wind is still cross-off at Nugget Point (gales from the SSW at Nugget Point Automatic Weather Station 0 km from Nugget Point). 3.3m 9s swell from the SSW which is too big for here.
1 h 21 min ago
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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 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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