Nugget Point Surf Break

Nugget Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 46.44° S 169.81° E

Issued: 5 am 28 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Nugget Point sea temperature is
11.7° C

2.3°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 27 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 30 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 2,958 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 28 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s 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 Sunday (Jun 28) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. 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 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 04) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Sun 28th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Best Surf12AM (Tue 30th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 15s
Most Powerful 9AM (Mon 29th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 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 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri night, min 9°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
3
4
3
3
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
15
2.2
SSW
15
1.9
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
14
0.5
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SW
12
0.6
E
12
1.2
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1114
663
919
2958
2651
1948
1360
943
506
336
273
180
186
140
140
88
68
39
105
147
178
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
15
WSW
5
S
10
E
10
E
5
NNW
10
NW
0
ESE
10
NNW
10
NNW
10
NNW
15
NNW
15
NNW
10
N
15
NNW
15
NNW
10
N
10
NNW
25
N
10
NNW
15
SW
Wind State
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
off
High Tide
2:08PM2.26m
2:24AM2.23m
2:50PM2.26m
3:03AM2.23m
3:29PM2.26m
3:39AM2.22m
4:06PM2.25m
4:15AM2.21m
4:42PM2.24m
4:51AM2.20m
5:18PM2.23m
5:30AM2.20m
5:56PM2.22m
Low Tide
8:21PM1.06m
8:38AM0.97m
9:00PM1.03m
9:17AM0.93m
9:36PM0.99m
9:54AM0.90m
10:12PM0.96m
10:31AM0.88m
10:48PM0.95m
11:10AM0.88m
11:27PM0.94m
11:50AM0.88m
00:07AM0.95m
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part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
8:25
8:25
8:25
8:25
8:25
8:25
8:23
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:01
5:01
5:02
5:02
5:04
5:04
5:05
 mm
2
Temp °C
11
12
11
8
10
10
8
8
9
10
11
12
11
12
11
10
11
14
13
12
11
Feels °C
7
9
9
5
8
8
5
6
5
6
8
7
6
9
7
5
8
8
7
9
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
15
2.2
SSW
15
1.9
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
14
0.5
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.5
E
10
0.4
ENE
5
0.6
E
12
1.2
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
Energy kJ
1114
663
919
2958
2651
1948
1360
943
506
336
273
180
186
140
140
88
53
10
105
147
86
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
11
0.8
SSW
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.6
ENE
10
0.5
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
11
0.6
ENE
10
0.7
S
9
0.6
S
8
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
SW
13
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
10
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
18
Energy kJ
206
128
106
106
80
56
119
78
73
52
51
50
29
59
61
52
68
35
86
130
104
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
11
0.2
S
9
0.4
ENE
12
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
13
0.6
ENE
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
SSE
8
0.3
S
8
0.1
S
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.1
NE
4
0.1
NE
5
0.3
ENE
5
0.4
SW
12
0.3
SW
12
0.5
E
12
0.5
E
11
Energy kJ
164
7
47
4
3
75
47
24
12
1
16
1
1
4
39
23
69
58
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
10
0.2
NNE
4
0.2
NNE
4
0.2
NNE
4
0.4
N
3
0.5
ENE
5
1.8
NE
7
1.3
ENE
7
Energy kJ
164
2
1
2
3
16
312
178
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
4
5
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
0
0
53
63
0
0
0
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
8
5
5
53
5
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Catlins
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
6
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
8
9
9
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
7
5
6
5
4
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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