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Nicks Point surf break

Nicks Point surfForecast / Southland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Sunday 18 Jan 2026 NZDT
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Nicks Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Nicks Point sea temperature is
15.2° C
 (Which is 2.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nicks Point this week:

The surf forecast for Nicks Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 22) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nicks Point in the next 12 days are 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 23) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 18) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 22nd Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 20s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 22nd Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 20s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 23rd Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nicks Point over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SE by Tue afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the SW by Fri morning).

Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
3
2
1
0
0
1
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
0.9
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.2
WSW
1
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.8
WSW
1
WSW
1.1
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.7
WSW
2.3
SW
2.1
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
Period(s) (?)1111111111131312121211201817161499131211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)38930329237535429555551338428022344165967588112618727291021736553
Wind
(km/h)
10
E
25
SE
20
ESE
15
E
25
SE
20
ESE
20
E
35
SE
20
E
5
ENE
10
S
5
W
5
SE
15
SW
30
WSW
40
SW
35
WSW
30
SW
30
WSW
30
WSW
15
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:07PM
2.19
2:33AM
2.25
2:44PM
2.22
3:11AM
2.27
3:21PM
2.25
3:48AM
2.29
4:00PM
2.28
4:26AM
2.30
4:40PM
2.30
5:06AM
2.30
5:24PM
2.30
5:49AM
2.29
6:13PM
2.28
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:26PM
0.50
8:45AM
0.55
9:05PM
0.43
9:22AM
0.49
9:43PM
0.39
10:01AM
0.46
10:24PM
0.38
10:41AM
0.45
11:07PM
0.40
11:25AM
0.48
11:52PM
0.45
12:12PM
0.52
12:41AM
0.52
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunrise6:18--6:20--6:20--6:22--6:24--6:26--6:26--
Sunset-9:37--9:36--9:35--9:34--9:34--9:32--9:31-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-----------232-2142--
Temp. °C131412141412141513161815141313111211121212
Feels °C (?)997109798815161414119343557
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Information about the Nicks Point Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Nicks Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Nicks Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Nicks 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 (Nicks 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 Nicks 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.

Nicks Point is 32 km (20 miles) from Tuatapere. If you plan a holiday in Southland, look for hotels and other accommodation in Tuatapere. Tuatapere has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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