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Nugget Point surfForecast / Catlins / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Monday 18 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
12.9° 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 Monday (May 18) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nugget Point in the next 16 days are 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Mon 18th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sat 23rd May) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sat 23rd May) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nugget Point over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | S 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 13 | |
172 | 223 | 148 | 142 | 97 | 73 | 20 | 28 | 31 | 102 | 86 | 245 | 894 | 618 | 1871 | 3029 | 2665 | 2130 | 1994 | 2216 | 1443 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | |
High Tide | 4:06PM2.56m | 4:26AM2.49m | 5:03PM2.52m | 5:22AM2.44m | 6:01PM2.45m | 6:22AM2.38m | 7:00PM2.37m | 7:26AM2.32m | 8:02PM2.30m | 8:31AM2.28m | 9:06PM2.26m | 9:35AM2.26m | 10:07PM2.24m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:52AM0.64m | 10:21PM0.75m | 10:46AM0.64m | 11:16PM0.78m | 11:43AM0.67m | 00:13AM0.82m | 12:43PM0.72m | 1:12AM0.86m | 1:45PM0.77m | 2:13AM0.91m | 2:47PM0.82m | 3:16AM0.94m | 3:46PM0.86m | ||||||||
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 | 7:58 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — |
 | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:08 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 |
5 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 12 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | SSW 16 | SSW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 13 |
 kJ | 172 | 223 | 148 | 142 | 97 | 73 | 20 | 25 | 3 | 9 | 86 | 245 | 894 | 618 | 538 | 1894 | 2665 | 2130 | 1994 | 2216 | 1443 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 11 | ENE 9 | ENE 3 | WSW 13 | S 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | ENE 5 | SSW 16 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | — | — | — | SW 13 | SW 13 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 27 | 25 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 28 | 31 | 102 | 6 | 85 | 4 | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | 991 | 1027 | 19 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | S 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | WSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | ENE 6 | E 12 | E 11 | — | — | — | — | ENE 10 | NE 11 | NE 10 |
| kJ | 24 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 10 | 19 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | — | NE 4 | — | SW 12 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | NE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 32 | — | 13 | — | 1871 | 3029 | — | — | — | — | 46 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 18 | 5 | 18 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
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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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