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Nugget Point surf break

Nugget Point surfForecast / Catlins / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 15 Mar 2026 NZDT
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Nugget Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Nugget Point sea temperature is
14.9° C
 (Which is 2.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 (Mar 15) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s 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 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 15) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sun 15th Mar)15ft (4.5m) 14s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 15th Mar)15ft (4.5m) 14s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 15th Mar)15ft (4.5m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sat night, light winds from the NW by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue night, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NW by Thu morning).

Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Sat
21
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
7
4
3
3
3
3
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
SW
4.5
SW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.2
SSW
2
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.3
SSW
0.9
SW
0.7
SW
1.1
ENE
0.6
SSW
1
SSW
0.8
SW
0.8
S
0.6
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1
SSW
Period(s) (?)1314171616151414131381291210131313141313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1327861953243723229517811099659257175147104168172121111458423643624351
Wind
(km/h)
30
W
25
W
20
W
15
NNW
20
W
15
WSW
10
W
10
N
25
NE
15
NNE
30
W
30
WSW
10
W
5
NW
15
S
10
NW
20
SW
15
S
20
ENE
10
NNE
15
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		offoffcross-
off		cross-
off		offoffcross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		oncross-
on		on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:04AM
2.12
1:23PM
2.13
1:49AM
2.19
2:06PM
2.22
2:32AM
2.28
2:47PM
2.32
3:12AM
2.36
3:27PM
2.41
3:52AM
2.43
4:07PM
2.49
4:33AM
2.48
4:50PM
2.53
5:14AM
2.50
5:36PM
2.52
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:21AM
1.05
7:40PM
0.92
8:04AM
0.93
8:23PM
0.82
8:44AM
0.83
9:04PM
0.72
9:23AM
0.74
9:45PM
0.66
10:03AM
0.68
10:27PM
0.63
10:44AM
0.65
11:10PM
0.65
11:29AM
0.66
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Sat
21
Sunrise-7:33--7:35--7:37--7:37--7:39--7:41--7:41-
Sunset--8:04--8:01--8:00--7:58--7:55--7:53--7:52
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rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-1--------1----------
Temp. °C141315141516131414161515111213111212111214
Feels °C (?)7811911131011913109810118787911
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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.

Nugget Point is 83 km (52 miles) from Dunedin. If you plan a holiday in Catlins, look for hotels and other accommodation in Dunedin. Dunedin has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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