Nugget Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.44° S 169.81° E

Nugget Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 18 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Nugget Point sea temperature is
12.4°C
2.9° 

Nugget Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Nugget Point surf forecast from 17 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 18 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 18 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 7,289 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 18 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period with SW swell.

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 Sunday (Oct 18) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 2.2m and 15s. 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 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 18) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sun 18th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Best Surf 1PM (Sun 18th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 18th Oct)15ft (4.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
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SW
12
2.2
SSW
16
4.5
SW
14
4
SW
13
3.5
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1.8
SSW
15
1.9
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1.9
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1.7
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1.7
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13
2.5
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0.6
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0.7
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12
0.8
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12
1.1
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15
1.3
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17
1.3
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16
1.1
SW
14
1.2
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15
1.8
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16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3922
2266
7191
6177
4418
1413
1443
1735
1344
1005
3543
2046
136
152
198
522
958
759
482
584
1652
Wind (km/h)
20
W
25
WSW
20
W
30
W
25
WSW
15
SW
10
WNW
15
SW
20
WNW
25
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20
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25
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10
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SSE
5
NW
20
NNW
30
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NW
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High Tide
9:29PM2.01m
10:07AM2.03m
10:34PM2.01m
11:07AM2.05m
11:32PM2.06m
12:01PM2.10m
00:22AM2.13m
12:48PM2.17m
1:08AM2.23m
1:32PM2.26m
1:51AM2.33m
2:15PM2.34m
2:33AM2.42m
Low Tide
3:17PM1.23m
3:52AM1.15m
4:19PM1.21m
4:53AM1.12m
5:21PM1.16m
5:49AM1.06m
6:16PM1.09m
6:38AM0.98m
7:03PM1.00m
7:25AM0.91m
7:47PM0.91m
8:09AM0.84m
8:29PM0.83m
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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.

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