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Nugget Point Surf Forecast
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Nugget Point surfForecast / Catlins / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 22 Feb 2025 NZDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nugget Point this week:
The surf forecast for Nugget Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 22) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s 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 12 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 26) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 01) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sat 22nd Feb) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 22nd Feb) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 26th Feb) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nugget Point over the next 12 days.
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 1782 | 1638 | 995 | 923 | 1715 | 249 | 245 | 170 | 60 | 49 | 25 | 111 | 2041 | 2576 | 1847 | 1208 | 679 | 304 | 142 | 284 | 245 | 140 | 226 | 362 | 304 | 163 | 19040 | 10164 | 7641 | 4203 | 6428 | 2324 | 463 | 253 | 70 | 170 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | on | cross- on | off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | glass | on | cross | cross | on | cross | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:06AM 2.03 | 11:46PM 2.08 | 12:09PM 2.06 | 12:44AM 2.13 | 1:05PM 2.12 | 1:37AM 2.20 | 1:56PM 2.20 | 2:26AM 2.29 | 2:43PM 2.31 | 3:12AM 2.38 | 3:27PM 2.42 | 3:56AM 2.46 | 4:12PM 2.51 | 4:40AM 2.52 | 4:57PM 2.57 | 5:24AM 2.55 | 5:43PM 2.58 | 6:09AM 2.54 | 6:33PM 2.55 | 6:58AM 2.49 | 7:28PM 2.47 | 7:51AM 2.40 | 8:29PM 2.38 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:23PM 1.15 | 5:56AM 1.19 | 6:27PM 1.07 | 7:01AM 1.09 | 7:24PM 0.95 | 7:54AM 0.96 | 8:15PM 0.81 | 8:40AM 0.82 | 9:02PM 0.68 | 9:24AM 0.71 | 9:47PM 0.57 | 10:07AM 0.62 | 10:31PM 0.51 | 10:50AM 0.57 | 11:17PM 0.50 | 11:36AM 0.57 | 12:04AM 0.55 | 12:25PM 0.61 | 12:53AM 0.65 | 1:16PM 0.69 | 1:46AM 0.77 | 2:12PM 0.79 | 2:44AM 0.90 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:43 | - | - | 8:40 | - | - | 8:39 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:36 | - | - | 8:34 | - | - | 8:31 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:29 | - | - | 8:27 | - | - | 8:24 | - | - | 8:22 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 10 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 17 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sat morning, calm by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Tue night, calm by Thu afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the W by Sat night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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