Nicks Point Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(New-Zealand – Invercargill)
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Surf Break: Nicks Point
| Name: | Nicks Point |
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| Type: | point |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: WSW | Offshore Wind: NNW |
Nicks Point in Invercargill is an exposed point break that has unreliable waves with no particular seasonal pattern. The best wind direction is from the north northwest. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the west southwest. Best around low tide when the tide is rising. Relatively few surfers here, even on good days. Watch out for sharks/rips.
Overall Nicks Point Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Nicks Point surf quality by season and Nicks Point surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Nicks Point |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Nicks Point:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Colac Bay | 2 mi |
| Second closest break | Beatons | 7 mi |
| Third closest break | Porridge | 9 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Frentzes | 11 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Bluecliffs | 28 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Nicks Point: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 4876 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 4925 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 5165 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 5226 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 5389 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Nicks Point: |
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| Closest tide station | Colac Bay, New Zealand | 2 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Colac Bay, New Zealand(2) | 2 mi |
| Third closest tide station | New River Entrance, New Zealand | 20 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | New River Entrance, New Zealand(2) | 20 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Bluff, New Zealand | 27 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Nicks Point: |
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| Closest ski area | Remarkables (New Zealand) | 103 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Coronet Peak (New Zealand) | 109 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Cardrona (New Zealand) | 117 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Snow Park/Snow Farm (New Zealand) | 119 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Treble Cone (New Zealand) | 132 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Nicks Point: |
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| Closest city location | Riverton (New Zealand) | 7 mi |
| Second closest city location | Tuatapere (New Zealand) | 20 mi |
| Third closest city location | Invercargill (New Zealand) | 22 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Bluff (New Zealand) | 26 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Winton (New Zealand) | 27 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Nicks Point is Invercargill Airport (IVC) in New Zealand, 33 km (20 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Nicks Point is Manapouri Airport (TEU), also in New Zealand, 97 km (60 miles) away.
- Third is Queenstown Airport (ZQN) in New Zealand, 166 km (103 miles) away.
- Alexandra Airport (ALR) in New Zealand is 174 km (108 miles) away.
- Dunedin Airport (DUD), also in New Zealand is the fifth nearest airport to Nicks Point and is 185 km (115 miles) away.
