Nugget Point Surf Break
Lat Long: 46.44° S 169.81° E

Nugget Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Nugget Point

Issued: 5 pm 03 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Nugget Point sea temperature is
12.1° C

2.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 3 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 8 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 9 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 21,333 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 5 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period with SW 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 Friday (Jun 05) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 2s 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 6.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) 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 0.6m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 07) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Fri 5th Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 8th Jun)18ft (5.5m) 16s
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 9th Jun)21ft (6.5m) 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 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the W on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Mon afternoon).

Wed
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
2
5
2
5
!
4
5
3
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
11
0.9
ENE
11
0.7
SSW
13
1.6
ENE
7
0.5
SW
13
0.8
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.5
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
11
1.3
SW
8
1.7
SW
8
2.1
SSW
9
3
WSW
13
4.5
SW
16
2.4
SSW
16
4
SW
15
6.5
SSW
16
4
SSW
16
3.5
S
16
2.4
S
12
2
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
217
186
154
236
86
85
94
78
64
216
410
629
3198
9189
2856
7743
21333
7278
5507
1626
986
Wind (km/h)
5
NE
20
NE
20
NNE
10
N
15
NW
10
NNW
5
N
10
WNW
25
SW
25
W
35
WSW
25
WNW
35
WNW
30
W
35
W
40
W
40
WSW
30
WSW
25
W
20
W
10
WNW
Wind State
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
5:02PM2.22m
5:10AM2.16m
5:41PM2.18m
5:51AM2.12m
6:22PM2.15m
6:37AM2.10m
7:07PM2.12m
7:27AM2.10m
7:57PM2.12m
8:22AM2.12m
8:52PM2.14m
9:19AM2.17m
9:50PM2.18m
10:16AM2.23m
Low Tide
11:09PM1.05m
11:30AM0.99m
11:50PM1.06m
12:14PM1.00m
00:33AM1.06m
1:01PM1.01m
1:21AM1.07m
1:52PM1.01m
2:13AM1.07m
2:45PM1.00m
3:08AM1.06m
3:39PM0.99m
4:06AM1.03m
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part cloud
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part cloud
clear
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8:15
8:15
8:17
8:18
8:18
8:18
8:19
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5:01
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
4:59
 mm
1
5
1
1
Temp °C
12
10
11
13
12
14
15
12
10
11
8
9
11
12
14
13
10
10
11
12
12
Feels °C
10
8
7
10
9
12
13
11
5
5
-1
1
4
5
6
4
0
4
5
9
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
11
0.9
ENE
11
0.7
SSW
13
1
E
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.5
S
20
1.6
SSW
18
2.4
SSW
16
2.4
SSW
16
3
SSW
16
4.5
SSW
16
4
SSW
16
3.5
S
16
2.4
S
12
2
S
11
Energy kJ
217
164
154
94
86
85
94
54
53
26
13
206
1640
3000
2856
5065
10513
7278
5507
1626
986
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
10
0.7
SSW
14
0.5
ENE
10
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.5
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
11
0.3
SSW
17
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
SW
15
1.4
SSW
8
0.2
ENE
10
0.2
ESE
14
0.2
ESE
14
2.5
S
13
1.4
SSW
16
0.9
SW
14
Energy kJ
97
186
55
114
80
59
37
78
64
57
47
55
270
10
18
18
2172
978
301
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
16
0.1
S
8
0.2
S
8
0.4
ENE
10
0.1
S
8
0.2
S
8
0.3
S
9
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
17
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
15
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
9
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
14
0.5
S
16
Energy kJ
25
1
5
38
1
5
15
67
59
10
8
19
17
8
7
130
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ENE
4
1.2
ENE
6
1.6
ENE
7
0.3
NNW
2
1.3
SW
8
1.7
SW
8
2.1
SSW
9
3
WSW
13
4.5
SW
16
0.5
W
3
4
SW
15
6.5
SSW
16
Energy kJ
22
103
236
1
216
410
629
3198
9189
5
7743
21333
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
3
4
2
3
3
4
5
5
3
Distance (km)
18
23
8
5
0
5
5
0
0
0
395
29
62
50
140
140
249
161
0
29
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Catlins
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
4
9
5
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
5
6
5
3
5
8
9
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
9
7
5
9
8
6
8
9
6
6
7
9
9
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.

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