Nugget Point surf break

Nugget Point surfForecast / Catlins / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 10 May 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
13.4° C
(Which is 2.9°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 Wednesday (May 13) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 22s 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Wed 13th May)15ft (4.5m) 13s
Best Surf 6PM (Wed 13th May)13ft (4.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 6PM (Wed 13th May)13ft (4.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed night, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sun
17
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
6
3
2
3
4
5
6
3
5
5
3
3
3
2
2
1
2
2
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
5
SSW
13
3
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
12
4
SW
12
4
SSW
13
4.5
SSW
13
4.5
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
14
3
SSW
17
3.5
SSW
16
2.2
SSW
14
2.2
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
13
1.6
S
13
1.2
SSW
12
0.6
S
21
1.6
SSW
18
1.6
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.7
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
7967
3193
1993
4355
5756
6973
6843
2582
4566
5916
1921
1842
1162
851
419
329
1617
1484
733
372
214
Wind (km/h)
30
SW
20
WNW
25
W
30
W
35
W
35
WSW
25
W
20
W
25
WSW
20
WSW
15
WSW
15
SW
5
WNW
5
NW
5
SE
5
N
10
NNW
10
ENE
5
NNW
5
NNW
10
ENE
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross
on
cross
cross
on
High Tide
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
2:17PM2.56m
2:41AM2.51m
3:11PM2.58m
Low Tide
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
8:09AM0.71m
8:38PM0.74m
8:59AM0.66m
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part cloud
clear
clear
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:50
7:50
7:52
7:54
7:54
7:56
7:56
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5:22
5:21
5:20
5:19
5:17
5:16
5:15
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Temp °C
7
10
11
11
12
11
10
11
12
10
10
10
9
8
9
9
8
9
9
7
9
-2
4
5
5
5
3
3
6
8
5
7
7
7
6
8
8
6
7
7
5
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
SSW
14
3
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
12
2.2
SSW
12
3
SSW
14
3.5
SSW
14
3
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
14
3
SSW
17
2.1
SSW
16
2.2
SSW
14
2.2
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
13
1.6
S
13
1.2
SSW
12
0.8
SSE
9
1.6
SSW
18
1.6
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.7
SW
14
Energy kJ
5446
3193
1993
1384
3785
4361
3558
2582
4566
2164
1921
1842
1162
851
419
103
1617
1484
733
372
214
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
13
0.4
ENE
13
0.4
ENE
12
1
SSE
10
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.9
S
22
1.8
S
19
0.3
E
11
1.2
SSE
9
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.9
SSE
9
0.6
SW
12
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.3
ENE
4
0.2
E
11
0.2
E
11
Energy kJ
60
55
59
227
42
41
743
2357
22
248
8
8
8
7
146
114
9
8
4
10
9
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
12
0.2
S
26
0.3
ENE
11
0.3
ENE
12
0.1
SE
15
0.3
E
11
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
12
0.2
E
10
0.6
S
21
0.2
ENE
10
0.2
ENE
10
0.2
E
11
0.2
ENE
4
0.2
SSE
8
Energy kJ
47
53
24
28
9
21
7
7
6
7
329
10
11
10
2
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
5
SSW
13
0.4
W
3
4
SW
12
4
SSW
13
4.5
SSW
13
4.5
SSW
13
3
SW
12
3.5
SSW
16
Energy kJ
7967
2
4355
5756
6973
6843
3026
5916
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
4
4
1
1
6
9
5
5
3
3
3
2
2
3
4
4
3
2
3
Distance (km)
101
8
50
50
103
101
0
29
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
5
23
5
5
23
Best forecast wave conditions in Catlins
Rating
(10 max)
6
9
9
9
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
4
4
6
4
9
9
9
7
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
5
4
5
9
9
9
9
7
5
5
5
6
6
5
5
4
4
5
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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