Nugget Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.44° S 169.81° E

Nugget Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 22 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Nugget Point sea temperature is
12.0°C
2.3° 

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 22 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 23 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 29 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with 4,314 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 23 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s 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 Friday (Oct 23) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s 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 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 29) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 23rd Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 23rd Oct)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 29th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Thu
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Sunday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SW
13
0.7
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
17
1.4
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.1
SW
14
1.2
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15
1.7
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.4
SSW
16
1.5
S
7
1.3
SSE
7
0.9
SSE
6
1.6
SW
6
1
SW
8
0.8
SW
9
1.4
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
132
223
992
1068
1027
469
623
1550
1415
936
538
249
102
208
138
56
201
135
117
765
Wind (km/h)
25
WSW
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W
10
NW
10
SW
5
WNW
15
NW
15
W
25
NW
20
WNW
10
E
20
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20
NW
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N
25
WSW
25
SSW
20
SSW
20
WNW
30
WNW
25
WNW
30
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Wind State
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off
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cross-off
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High Tide
1:08AM2.23m
1:32PM2.26m
1:51AM2.33m
2:15PM2.34m
2:33AM2.42m
2:58PM2.42m
3:17AM2.49m
3:41PM2.47m
4:03AM2.53m
4:25PM2.49m
4:52AM2.53m
5:12PM2.47m
Low Tide
7:03PM1.00m
7:25AM0.91m
7:47PM0.91m
8:09AM0.84m
8:29PM0.83m
8:53AM0.78m
9:11PM0.76m
9:37AM0.75m
9:55PM0.72m
10:22AM0.75m
10:42PM0.69m
11:10AM0.77m
11:32PM0.70m
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Temp °C
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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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