Nugget Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.44° S 169.81° E

Nugget Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 07 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Nugget Point sea temperature is
11.6°C
2.3° 

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 7 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 12 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 19s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 12 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 19s period, SSW swell with 2,367 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 11 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period with SSW 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 11) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nugget Point in the next 16 days are 1.8m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 12) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 11th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 12th Oct)6ft (1.8m) 19s
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 12th Oct)6ft (1.8m) 19s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the ENE by Thu afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
7
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
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SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.7
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
16
1.5
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16
1.6
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1.7
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1.5
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18
0.6
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17
1.3
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16
1.9
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18
1.5
SSW
16
1.3
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16
0.9
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
715
784
476
1694
1550
1107
1343
1484
1136
941
653
330
178
108
229
788
2291
1194
778
372
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
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25
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NE
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High Tide
1:35AM2.37m
2:04PM2.39m
2:24AM2.44m
2:50PM2.44m
3:08AM2.48m
3:33PM2.46m
3:51AM2.50m
4:13PM2.47m
4:32AM2.49m
4:51PM2.44m
5:13AM2.45m
5:29PM2.39m
Low Tide
7:27PM0.81m
7:50AM0.70m
8:16PM0.75m
8:38AM0.68m
9:00PM0.72m
9:23AM0.69m
9:43PM0.73m
10:06AM0.74m
10:24PM0.76m
10:47AM0.82m
11:05PM0.82m
11:27AM0.91m
11:45PM0.90m
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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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