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: 11 am 06 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Nugget Point sea temperature is
12.3° C

2.4°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 6 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 8 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 8 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 17,811 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 6 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s 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 Saturday (Jun 06) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s 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 6.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 08) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jun 08) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sat 6th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 3PM (Mon 8th Jun)20ft (6.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 9PM (Mon 8th Jun)20ft (6.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
0
2
2
5
!
!
5
3
3
3
2
4
3
2
1
2
3
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
7
2.2
WSW
10
2.4
SW
8
0.9
SSW
20
2.5
SSW
17
3
SSW
17
4.5
SW
15
6
SSW
15
5.5
SSW
16
4
S
14
3
S
12
2.4
S
12
2.5
WSW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.7
SSW
18
1.7
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
18
2.5
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
153
964
802
678
4274
4852
8392
15927
15748
5986
2673
1517
2651
597
1916
1531
1014
559
632
1062
3549
Wind (km/h)
15
W
20
W
30
W
30
WNW
30
WNW
35
WNW
35
WSW
40
WSW
35
WSW
15
WNW
20
W
20
W
20
W
15
W
15
NW
15
NW
10
NNW
20
NW
10
WSW
5
SE
25
NE
Wind State
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
7:07PM2.12m
7:27AM2.10m
7:57PM2.12m
8:22AM2.12m
8:52PM2.14m
9:19AM2.17m
9:50PM2.18m
10:16AM2.23m
10:46PM2.24m
11:13AM2.31m
11:41PM2.31m
12:10PM2.39m
00:36AM2.38m
Low Tide
1:01PM1.01m
1:21AM1.07m
1:52PM1.01m
2:13AM1.07m
2:45PM1.00m
3:08AM1.06m
3:39PM0.99m
4:06AM1.03m
4:35PM0.97m
5:04AM0.98m
5:32PM0.94m
6:00AM0.90m
6:30PM0.89m
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
8:17
8:18
8:18
8:18
8:19
8:19
8:21
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
4:59
4:59
4:59
 mm
2
1
1
2
1
1
Temp °C
11
12
9
12
12
14
11
9
10
10
12
11
12
14
14
12
12
11
10
9
8
Feels °C
6
7
2
4
5
6
3
-1
2
5
7
5
8
10
11
8
8
7
8
8
4
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
7
0.9
SSW
7
1.6
SW
8
1.4
SW
9
2.5
SSW
17
3
SSW
17
3.5
SSW
16
4.5
SSW
16
4.5
SSW
16
4
S
14
3
S
12
2.4
S
12
1.8
S
11
1.3
SSE
10
1.7
SSW
18
1.7
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
18
2.5
SSW
16
Energy kJ
79
83
338
300
4274
4852
5461
9843
10394
5986
2673
1517
716
349
1916
1531
1014
559
632
1062
3549
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
9
0.9
SSW
20
0.4
NE
9
0.3
E
14
0.2
E
14
0.5
S
18
1.6
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
1.2
SW
14
0.8
SSE
10
0.5
SE
9
0.4
SE
12
0.3
SSW
8
0.1
SE
15
0.2
E
13
Energy kJ
62
26
32
678
21
37
15
163
1241
674
325
597
107
41
34
11
8
14
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
17
0.4
SW
10
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
NE
10
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
15
0.7
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.1
E
14
0.1
SE
13
Energy kJ
59
38
47
24
10
8
98
28
4
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
7
2.2
WSW
10
2.4
SW
8
0.4
WNW
3
0.6
WNW
4
0.4
NW
3
4.5
SW
15
6
SSW
15
5.5
SSW
16
2.5
WSW
14
0.4
NNW
3
0.5
WSW
6
0.9
SW
7
Energy kJ
153
964
802
3
10
4
8392
15927
15748
2651
3
20
77
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
4
2
4
4
3
3
4
5
8
9
4
2
4
3
4
3
2
3
6
Distance (km)
0
29
5
50
53
62
140
400
249
0
29
29
29
0
0
0
5
5
0
0
63
Best forecast wave conditions in Catlins
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
9
8
9
4
7
5
5
4
4
4
5
6
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
2
4
5
3
3
5
9
8
9
5
7
5
5
4
4
4
5
6
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
9
9
6
7
8
8
6
5
9
9
9
7
7
5
9
9
6
5
5
6
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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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