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Nugget Point surf break

Nugget Point surfForecast / Catlins / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 17 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
14.3° 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 Friday (Apr 17) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 18) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Fri 17th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Best Surf 6PM (Fri 17th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Most Powerful 9PM (Tue 21st Apr)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SE by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 67mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Mon night, moderate winds from the ESE by Wed night).

Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SW
0.5
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
0.9
SSW
2.4
S
1.9
SSE
1.3
S
2.4
ESE
3
ESE
3
ESE
2.1
E
1.9
E
1.9
E
1.6
E
1.5
E
1.3
E
Period(s) (?)1614161418161514119889101099109109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)57324528021417840231824819694045319689818471810755601669449423281
Wind
(km/h)
15
N
10
NNE
10
N
10
N
10
SW
10
S
10
WNW
10
ESE
25
SE
30
SE
35
ESE
45
ESE
40
ESE
40
ESE
40
SSE
40
SE
35
SE
30
ESE
20
ESE
20
E
10
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crossoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:39PM
2.55
3:04AM
2.52
3:27PM
2.58
3:50AM
2.53
4:18PM
2.57
4:39AM
2.50
5:12PM
2.51
5:32AM
2.43
6:10PM
2.43
6:31AM
2.34
7:13PM
2.35
7:40AM
2.27
8:21PM
2.28
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:00PM
0.67
9:19AM
0.65
9:46PM
0.69
10:07AM
0.64
10:36PM
0.73
10:58AM
0.67
11:28PM
0.80
11:53AM
0.73
12:25AM
0.86
12:54PM
0.79
1:26AM
0.92
1:59PM
0.84
2:32AM
0.96
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Sunrise7:18--7:20--7:22--7:22--7:24--7:26--7:26--
Sunset-6:00--5:58--5:55--5:54--5:52--5:51--5:50-
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rain showers
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light rain
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Rain (mm)
--2----1324253217122----
Temp. °C1215121314101112119911121110101111111112
Feels °C (?)812121111791082135432457710
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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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