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Nugget Point surfForecast / Catlins / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 09 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
13.6° C
(Which is 3.0°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 Monday (May 11) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s 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 16 days are 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 11th May) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Mon 11th May) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Wed 13th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nugget Point over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sun morning, moderate winds from the WNW by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Tue morning, light winds from the W by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 11 | S 9 | SSW 10 | |
724 | 636 | 4702 | 5350 | 5343 | 6573 | 6203 | 1676 | 4699 | 5156 | 6904 | 6425 | 2357 | 9771 | 3577 | 3151 | 2775 | 1446 | 747 | 203 | 123 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 8:36PM2.06m | 9:03AM2.05m | 9:35PM2.08m | 10:01AM2.11m | 10:32PM2.15m | 10:55AM2.20m | 11:24PM2.23m | 11:46AM2.31m | 00:14AM2.33m | 12:36PM2.41m | 1:02AM2.41m | 1:26PM2.50m | 1:51AM2.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:26PM1.09m | 2:50AM1.14m | 3:24PM1.06m | 3:50AM1.10m | 4:20PM1.01m | 4:47AM1.04m | 5:14PM0.94m | 5:40AM0.96m | 6:06PM0.88m | 6:30AM0.87m | 6:57PM0.82m | 7:19AM0.78m | 7:47PM0.77m | ||||||||
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 | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — |
 | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:17 | — |
— | 1 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
5 | 5 | 2 | -3 | -3 | -2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SW 10 | SSW 15 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 11 | S 9 | SSW 10 |
 kJ | 724 | 320 | 4702 | 41 | 27 | 4312 | 2718 | 1676 | 1361 | 3618 | 4717 | 3277 | 2334 | 4393 | 3577 | 3151 | 2775 | 1446 | 747 | 203 | 123 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | SSW 15 | ENE 11 | NE 15 | NE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | SSE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | S 22 | S 19 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 12 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 302 | 636 | 133 | 9 | 72 | 60 | 65 | 59 | 137 | 42 | 40 | 600 | 2357 | 24 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 199 | 49 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 12 | — | S 26 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | — | SSW 11 | SW 12 |
| kJ | — | 81 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 47 | — | 53 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | — | 90 | 90 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | W 3 | WNW 3 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | W 3 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | — | SW 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 106 | 5 | 4 | 5350 | 5343 | 6573 | 6203 | 3 | 4699 | 5156 | 6904 | 6425 | — | 9771 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 50 | 56 | 101 | 249 | 396 | 50 | 29 | 50 | 50 | 103 | 101 | 0 | 29 | 50 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 5 |
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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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