Nugget Point surf break

Nugget Point surfForecast / Catlins / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Wednesday 22 Apr 2026 NZST
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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
13.7° 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 Thursday (Apr 23) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s is also forecast. 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 25) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Friday (Apr 24) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 23rd Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 25th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Most Powerful12AM (Sat 25th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 16s

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 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 47mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat night, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wed
29
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
0
2
5
1
0
3
0
4
3
1
3
1
4
4
3
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
10
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
3.5
SW
16
1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
15
3
WSW
12
1.7
SSW
13
2.2
SSW
15
1.8
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
11
1.5
SW
13
1.4
SW
10
2.5
SW
10
3.5
SW
12
1.8
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
133
201
154
138
99
437
5436
425
485
2554
932
2237
1319
394
744
361
1397
3335
1226
528
632
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
10
WNW
15
SW
15
NW
15
WNW
25
W
25
W
20
WNW
25
WNW
25
W
30
WNW
20
WSW
5
SE
15
NNW
20
W
30
W
25
W
20
WSW
10
NW
10
NNW
10
NNW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
7:40AM2.27m
8:21PM2.28m
8:52AM2.23m
9:30PM2.24m
9:59AM2.24m
10:34PM2.24m
11:00AM2.26m
11:31PM2.27m
11:54AM2.30m
00:21AM2.30m
12:42PM2.35m
1:06AM2.34m
1:26PM2.38m
Low Tide
1:26AM0.92m
1:59PM0.84m
2:32AM0.96m
3:07PM0.86m
3:40AM0.96m
4:12PM0.85m
4:44AM0.94m
5:11PM0.84m
5:42AM0.90m
6:05PM0.83m
6:32AM0.87m
6:53PM0.83m
7:16AM0.85m
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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cloud
cloud
mod rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
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7:26
7:28
7:30
7:31
7:31
7:33
7:35
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5:50
5:47
5:45
5:45
5:43
5:40
5:39
7
22
18
Temp °C
8
9
11
11
15
14
14
18
19
19
14
12
12
15
16
13
13
14
11
12
16
5
6
8
8
11
9
9
13
13
14
9
9
11
11
12
7
8
9
8
9
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSE
8
0.9
SSE
8
0.7
S
7
0.8
SSW
7
0.8
SSW
8
1.2
SSW
13
2
SSW
16
1.2
SW
8
1.1
SSW
15
1.4
SW
12
1.7
SSW
13
2.2
SSW
15
1.8
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
11
1.4
SSW
11
0.8
S
10
1.6
SW
9
2
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
11
1
SSW
10
Energy kJ
133
101
51
58
72
437
1880
211
485
599
932
2237
1319
394
444
115
466
1342
1226
394
205
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
E
9
1
SSW
14
0.9
SW
12
0.1
E
9
0.9
SSW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.1
NE
7
0.7
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
22
0.7
S
20
0.9
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
Energy kJ
118
96
106
92
68
45
26
425
240
2
332
92
2
131
156
373
528
632
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
20
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.1
S
20
0.3
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
8
0.3
SE
12
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SW
12
Energy kJ
104
201
154
138
99
37
6
6
8
18
7
23
70
52
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
2
1.1
SW
7
1.3
SW
6
0.4
WSW
3
3.5
SW
16
0.2
WNW
2
0.5
W
3
3
WSW
12
0.8
NW
5
0.7
NW
5
1.5
SW
13
1.4
SW
10
2.5
SW
10
3.5
SW
12
0.4
NE
3
Energy kJ
1
97
126
2
5436
1
4
2554
35
23
744
361
1397
3335
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
2
5
3
3
2
4
4
3
3
3
2
4
4
3
3
3
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
5
0
0
5
50
50
29
0
0
5
0
5
0
0
0
5
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Catlins
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
3
3
5
4
4
4
5
4
3
2
4
4
5
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
3
3
5
4
3
3
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
7
4
4
6
5
9
8
7
4
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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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