Nugget Point surf break

Nugget Point surfForecast / Catlins / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Sunday 31 May 2026 NZST
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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
12.5° C
(Which is 2.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Nugget Point surf forecast from 30 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 2 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, ENE swell with 240 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with ENE 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 (May 31) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nugget Point in the next 16 days are 1.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) 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 1.7m 8s period and expected on Sunday (May 31) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 31st May)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 31st May)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 9PM (Tue 2nd Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
ENE
7
1
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
1
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
1.1
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.6
SSW
13
1.1
ENE
8
1
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
9
0.5
SSW
10
0.6
SSW
10
0.8
SSW
9
0.7
SSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
96
105
188
140
101
123
187
132
237
210
152
97
116
147
158
137
143
62
64
94
96
Wind (km/h)
15
N
10
NNW
5
S
5
ESE
5
ENE
10
WSW
5
W
5
NNE
10
WNW
5
NNW
15
ENE
15
NNE
10
N
10
NNW
10
NNW
15
NW
10
NNW
15
NNW
10
N
10
NW
20
W
cross-on
cross
glassy
glassy
on
off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
off
High Tide
3:06PM2.32m
3:19AM2.28m
3:45PM2.30m
3:55AM2.24m
4:23PM2.26m
4:32AM2.20m
5:02PM2.22m
5:10AM2.16m
5:41PM2.18m
5:51AM2.12m
6:22PM2.15m
6:37AM2.10m
7:07PM2.12m
Low Tide
9:17PM1.04m
9:34AM0.97m
9:54PM1.05m
10:11AM0.97m
10:32PM1.05m
10:50AM0.98m
11:09PM1.05m
11:30AM0.99m
11:50PM1.06m
12:14PM1.00m
00:33AM1.06m
1:01PM1.01m
1:21AM1.07m
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cloud
light rain
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light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
8:11
8:12
8:14
8:15
8:15
8:15
8:17
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:04
5:02
5:01
5:01
5:00
5:00
5:00
3
1
1
1
1
Temp °C
14
15
14
12
13
13
12
13
11
11
11
10
12
12
11
12
13
11
11
13
8
11
13
13
11
12
12
11
12
10
9
8
7
8
9
8
10
11
8
8
10
3
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ENE
6
1
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
1
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
1.1
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
6
1.1
ENE
8
1
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
9
0.6
ENE
8
0.6
SSW
10
0.8
SSW
9
0.7
SSW
10
Energy kJ
29
105
188
140
101
123
187
132
237
210
152
97
50
147
158
137
143
53
64
94
96
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SW
12
0.5
SW
5
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
12
0.7
SW
11
0.6
SSW
10
0.6
SSW
10
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
10
0.5
S
9
0.6
S
12
0.6
SSW
11
0.5
SSW
10
0.5
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
Energy kJ
73
61
69
78
64
36
11
96
82
119
73
69
116
51
42
106
97
62
37
36
12
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
9
0.4
S
8
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
8
0.1
SW
5
0.1
S
16
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SW
5
0.5
S
9
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.5
E
4
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.2
SSW
19
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
17
0.3
SSW
16
Energy kJ
40
22
5
1
1
5
54
6
38
25
24
10
36
67
64
22
6
34
62
58
48
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
ENE
7
0.3
WSW
2
0.8
WSW
5
1.1
WSW
5
0.7
ENE
4
1.1
ENE
6
0.4
NNW
3
0.4
WSW
4
0.3
ENE
3
Energy kJ
96
1
31
66
16
88
2
6
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
5
5
0
0
5
0
0
0
0
5
23
5
5
5
5
0
5
5
5
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Catlins
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
4
4
3
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
6
5
5
4
5
5
6
4
4
5
5
5
4
5
8
5
5
7
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.

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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