Nugget Point Surf Break

Nugget Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 46.44° S 169.81° E

Issued: 11 pm 10 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Nugget Point sea temperature is
12.3° C

2.5°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 10 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 15 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 17s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 15 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 16,764 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Jun 11) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 12s. 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 5.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 15) 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 1.8m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jun 15) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Thu 11th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Best Surf12PM (Mon 15th Jun)18ft (5.5m) 17s
Most Powerful12PM (Mon 15th Jun)18ft (5.5m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sun night, fresh winds from the W by Mon morning).

Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wed
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)
3
3
1
1
2
2
3
2
2
1
0
0
2
4
3
3
2
0
4
6
6
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1
SW
15
1.3
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
18
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
14
3.5
SSW
18
3
SSW
17
1.4
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
9
1.6
SW
12
4.5
SSW
13
5
SW
13
5
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1055
730
418
778
551
322
1055
693
443
508
926
568
515
6697
4409
981
232
772
7069
9087
7289
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
15
NNW
15
NNW
20
NW
15
W
10
W
10
WNW
15
WNW
10
W
10
NNW
20
NNW
15
N
15
W
30
W
30
SW
10
WNW
15
NW
25
WNW
30
WNW
20
W
15
WSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
10:46PM2.24m
11:13AM2.31m
11:41PM2.31m
12:10PM2.39m
00:36AM2.38m
1:06PM2.47m
1:31AM2.43m
2:03PM2.52m
2:27AM2.47m
3:01PM2.55m
3:22AM2.50m
3:57PM2.55m
4:16AM2.50m
4:52PM2.53m
Low Tide
5:04AM0.98m
5:32PM0.94m
6:00AM0.90m
6:30PM0.89m
6:56AM0.81m
7:27PM0.84m
7:51AM0.72m
8:23PM0.78m
8:46AM0.65m
9:16PM0.73m
9:40AM0.59m
10:09PM0.71m
10:35AM0.57m
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part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
8:19
8:21
8:21
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:59
4:59
4:59
4:59
4:59
4:59
4:59
 mm
1
2
1
1
1
1
Temp °C
11
11
13
12
10
11
10
10
11
9
10
15
12
11
10
10
8
12
11
11
11
Feels °C
8
7
8
7
7
8
7
7
9
6
5
11
10
4
3
7
4
5
3
7
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1
SW
15
1.3
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
18
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
14
3.5
SSW
18
3
SSW
17
1.4
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
9
1.6
SW
12
3
SSW
14
3.5
SSW
14
3
SSW
13
Energy kJ
1055
730
418
778
551
322
1055
693
443
508
926
568
515
6697
4409
981
232
772
4100
4314
2532
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSE
9
1
SSE
12
0.8
SSW
18
0.4
SSE
10
0.5
S
10
0.6
SW
14
0.5
S
12
0.3
SSE
10
0.6
SW
7
0.8
SSW
18
0.1
SE
12
0.5
SW
12
0.4
WSW
6
1.4
SSW
9
0.7
SW
14
0.1
E
14
1.2
S
16
Energy kJ
133
280
418
40
47
167
71
21
37
418
5
68
16
275
214
4
705
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSE
13
0.4
SSW
7
0.8
SSE
11
0.2
WSW
6
0.1
S
15
0.4
SSW
6
0.2
S
22
0.3
SSW
21
0.1
SE
12
0.2
E
12
0.1
SE
11
0.4
NE
5
0.1
SE
11
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
10
Energy kJ
222
15
135
3
4
14
37
86
5
11
5
6
5
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
4
0.9
SW
5
0.3
NNE
3
1.8
W
6
3
SW
13
0.6
W
3
4.5
SSW
13
5
SW
13
5
SW
13
Energy kJ
10
36
2
243
2419
7
7069
9087
7289
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
4
2
4
1
3
2
3
4
8
6
Distance (km)
0
0
5
5
0
0
0
0
0
5
50
18
0
50
249
0
0
8
62
29
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Catlins
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
5
4
3
8
9
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
7
5
4
4
8
9
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
5
6
6
8
7
5
5
5
7
6
5
4
5
8
5
4
4
9
9
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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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