Nugget Point Surf Break

Nugget Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 46.44° S 169.81° E

Issued: 11 am 18 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Nugget Point sea temperature is
11.9° 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 18 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 18 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 25 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 4,968 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 18 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 18) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 16s. 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 25) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Thu 18th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Best Surf 6PM (Thu 18th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 6AM (Thu 25th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
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
4
3
2
1
0
2
2
1
2
4
3
4
4
4
3
2
1
1
0
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SSW
12
2.5
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
15
2.3
SSW
14
2
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
2.3
SW
12
1.9
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
16
3
SSW
16
2.3
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
18
1.8
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1548
2787
3371
2027
1299
421
368
394
280
186
1474
1180
3485
3937
2144
1387
595
390
1624
1714
1198
Wind (km/h)
25
W
20
SW
10
NNW
15
N
20
NNW
20
NNW
20
W
10
W
20
SSW
15
WNW
20
W
15
WNW
10
NW
5
NNE
10
NW
10
NW
5
SSW
5
NNW
15
NNE
20
NE
15
WNW
Wind State
cross-off
off
cross
cross
cross
cross
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
5:46PM2.48m
6:06AM2.44m
6:40PM2.41m
7:03AM2.38m
7:35PM2.33m
8:02AM2.32m
8:33PM2.27m
9:03AM2.27m
9:32PM2.23m
10:02AM2.24m
10:30PM2.21m
10:58AM2.23m
11:23PM2.21m
Low Tide
11:30AM0.59m
11:56PM0.74m
12:25PM0.64m
00:51AM0.79m
1:22PM0.72m
1:47AM0.87m
2:18PM0.81m
2:44AM0.94m
3:13PM0.91m
3:42AM1.00m
4:08PM1.00m
4:39AM1.05m
5:03PM1.07m
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light rain
rain showers
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part cloud
part cloud
mod rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
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8:23
8:23
8:23
8:23
8:25
8:25
8:25
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:59
4:59
4:59
4:59
5:00
5:00
5:00
 mm
5
1
6
3
3
3
Temp °C
10
9
8
8
16
15
12
11
11
9
10
9
10
10
9
9
10
8
8
9
7
Feels °C
3
5
6
3
12
11
9
8
8
4
5
5
7
8
6
6
8
6
4
4
0
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SSW
12
2.5
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
15
2.3
SSW
14
2
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
8
1.4
SSW
11
1.9
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
16
3
SSW
16
2.3
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
18
1.8
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
15
Energy kJ
1548
2787
3371
2027
1299
421
368
290
184
102
522
1180
3485
3937
2144
1387
595
390
1624
1714
1198
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
12
0.1
S
24
0.2
S
21
0.7
S
10
0.6
S
18
0.8
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SW
12
0.4
SSW
15
0.2
ENE
10
0.2
ENE
10
0.2
ENE
10
0.2
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
5
1.1
S
11
1
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.6
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
Energy kJ
5
11
36
94
225
394
280
142
85
10
10
9
8
5
295
202
92
48
25
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
19
0.5
NE
6
0.4
ENE
7
0.7
SW
7
0.5
NE
8
0.6
SSW
15
0.4
NE
11
0.1
SE
14
0.1
NE
9
0.3
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
6
0.5
S
9
0.2
SSE
9
Energy kJ
7
16
17
44
34
186
29
8
3
6
11
11
41
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
3
0.5
NE
4
0.8
NE
6
0.6
SW
6
1.1
SW
7
1
SSW
8
2.3
SW
12
1.1
SW
6
Energy kJ
2
8
39
27
109
133
1474
88
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
4
3
2
2
3
2
4
3
4
4
4
3
2
3
4
4
3
Distance (km)
50
0
5
8
18
5
0
0
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
5
23
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Catlins
Rating
(10 max)
4
9
5
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
5
6
5
4
4
4
5
5
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
5
5
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
5
6
5
4
4
4
5
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
5
6
8
4
4
5
9
9
7
5
6
7
5
5
8
9
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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