Nugget Point Surf Break

Nugget Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 46.44° S 169.81° E

Issued: 5 am 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Nugget Point sea temperature is
11.5° C

2.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 30 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 5,978 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with ENE 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 Saturday (Jul 04) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nugget Point in the next 16 days are 3.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 04) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Sat 4th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 6th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 17s
Most Powerful12AM (Mon 6th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed night, min 7°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat morning, min 4°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon morning).

Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
0
0
4
4
4
2
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SSW
17
1.7
ENE
7
0.7
SSW
19
1.5
ENE
11
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
21
3
SSW
18
3
SSW
17
2.5
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
342
269
183
191
201
140
71
44
55
263
319
476
298
471
5978
4449
3137
1646
969
754
484
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
10
N
15
NNW
15
NNW
10
N
15
NNW
15
N
15
N
15
NNW
15
NNW
10
NW
5
W
25
WNW
40
SW
25
S
5
WSW
5
S
10
E
5
NNE
10
ENE
10
ENE
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
glassy
on
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
4:06PM2.25m
4:15AM2.21m
4:42PM2.24m
4:51AM2.20m
5:18PM2.23m
5:30AM2.20m
5:56PM2.22m
6:11AM2.20m
6:37PM2.21m
6:56AM2.20m
7:22PM2.20m
7:47AM2.20m
8:15PM2.20m
Low Tide
9:54AM0.90m
10:12PM0.96m
10:31AM0.88m
10:48PM0.95m
11:10AM0.88m
11:27PM0.94m
11:50AM0.88m
00:07AM0.95m
12:34PM0.90m
00:52AM0.97m
1:21PM0.93m
1:41AM0.99m
2:11PM0.96m
2:34AM1.01m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
8:25
8:25
8:25
8:23
8:23
8:23
8:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:02
5:04
5:04
5:05
5:06
5:06
5:07
 mm
3
4
1
12
2
Temp °C
9
10
11
10
10
10
9
11
10
12
11
8
5
6
7
6
6
5
4
5
5
Feels °C
5
7
7
5
6
6
5
8
6
9
9
3
-2
-2
0
3
3
2
1
2
0
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
E
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
6
1.2
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
11
0.9
ENE
9
0.8
SSW
14
3
SSW
18
3
SSW
17
2.5
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
Energy kJ
342
269
183
191
201
140
53
33
37
151
147
476
126
261
5978
4449
3137
1646
969
754
484
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
8
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
11
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.5
E
10
0.4
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
19
0.8
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
21
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.8
ESE
7
0.7
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.7
E
8
Energy kJ
51
50
50
31
50
57
71
44
52
99
319
333
298
471
89
63
41
69
63
66
66
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
10
0.4
SSE
8
0.3
S
8
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.2
ENE
4
0.3
ENE
5
0.3
ENE
5
0.3
SSW
17
0.4
E
13
0.4
E
12
0.6
SW
7
0.6
SW
8
0.6
ENE
9
0.3
E
10
0.4
ENE
9
0.1
S
22
0.6
S
19
Energy kJ
49
23
12
2
2
2
5
5
55
51
47
42
39
61
17
27
9
273
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNE
3
0.2
NNE
4
0.2
ENE
4
0.6
NE
4
0.5
ENE
5
1.1
NE
6
1.7
ENE
7
Energy kJ
1
2
1
11
15
85
263
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
3
2
2
1
1
1
4
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
5
5
5
5
5
8
8
5
5
5
0
0
50
144
101
0
0
23
5
23
23
Best forecast wave conditions in Catlins
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
3
3
4
9
7
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
2
3
3
4
3
3
4
4
6
5
9
7
5
5
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
7
5
7
5
6
6
4
5
6
9
7
9
7
5
6
7
9
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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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