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Nicks Point Surf Forecast
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Nicks Point surfForecast / Southland / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 01 May 2025 NZST
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 Friday (May 02) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 13s period. 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 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 08) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 9s period and expected on Friday (May 02) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 2nd May) | 7ft (2.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sat 3rd May) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Thu 8th May) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nicks Point over the next 12 days.
Thu 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tue 13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 1211 | 1584 | 1197 | 1005 | 1866 | 3447 | 4440 | 3840 | 2535 | 2098 | 1408 | 1550 | 2177 | 3035 | 2327 | 1931 | 4456 | 4757 | 4369 | 4690 | 8781 | 9237 | 6401 | 4168 | 4507 | 6319 | 6627 | 5898 | 6275 | 4324 | 3552 | 2805 | 2349 | 1978 | 1715 | 1375 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | off | cross- off | off | off | glass | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | glass | glass | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:14PM 2.50 | 4:35AM 2.38 | 5:15PM 2.37 | 5:39AM 2.26 | 6:19PM 2.25 | 6:48AM 2.18 | 7:25PM 2.16 | 7:53AM 2.14 | 8:27PM 2.13 | 8:53AM 2.14 | 9:23PM 2.13 | 9:45AM 2.17 | 10:11PM 2.16 | 10:32AM 2.22 | 10:54PM 2.21 | 11:14AM 2.26 | 11:34PM 2.25 | 11:53AM 2.31 | 12:11AM 2.29 | 12:29PM 2.33 | 12:46AM 2.30 | 1:05PM 2.34 | 1:20AM 2.30 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:32PM 0.53 | 11:00AM 0.44 | 11:32PM 0.63 | 12:03PM 0.53 | 12:35AM 0.70 | 1:08PM 0.59 | 1:39AM 0.74 | 2:11PM 0.62 | 2:42AM 0.74 | 3:08PM 0.63 | 3:38AM 0.72 | 4:00PM 0.63 | 4:27AM 0.68 | 4:47PM 0.64 | 5:11AM 0.65 | 5:30PM 0.64 | 5:50AM 0.63 | 6:10PM 0.66 | 6:27AM 0.63 | 6:48PM 0.67 | 7:03AM 0.63 | 7:23PM 0.70 | 7:38AM 0.64 | |||||||||||||
Thu 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tue 13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:56 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 8:00 |
| Sunset | 5:45 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 4 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 14 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 9 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the W by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sun night, fresh winds from the SW by Tue afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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