Nicks Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.39° S 167.89° E

Nicks Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 04 Sep 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Nicks Point sea temperature is
11.2°C
0.9° 

Nicks Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Nicks Point surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 14s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 18s period, WSW swell with 28,894 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 14s period with W swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nicks Point this week:

The surf forecast for Nicks Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nicks Point in the next 16 days are 6.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sat 5th Sep)16ft (5.0m) 14s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 5th Sep)16ft (5.0m) 14s
Most Powerful12AM (Fri 11th Sep)21ft (6.5m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat morning, min 5°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds.

Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
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1
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4
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Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
5.5
W
14
5.5
W
15
6.5
W
16
5
WSW
16
4
WSW
16
3.5
WSW
15
2.5
WSW
14
2.1
WSW
13
1.7
WSW
13
1.4
WSW
12
1
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
11
1.9
WSW
11
2.1
WSW
11
2.5
W
11
4.5
WSW
16
5.5
WSW
19
6
WSW
18
6.5
WSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
9952
14300
19305
13011
7564
4940
2487
1471
943
536
256
335
889
1045
1661
9125
20412
21313
28894
Wind (km/h)
40
WNW
40
NW
45
WNW
30
WSW
10
SW
0
W
10
E
15
ENE
10
E
10
W
10
SW
10
SW
15
WNW
10
N
5
WNW
40
W
30
WSW
35
WSW
30
WSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
7:29AM2.19m
8:00PM2.13m
8:42AM2.20m
9:10PM2.18m
9:48AM2.27m
10:13PM2.27m
10:47AM2.35m
11:10PM2.38m
11:41AM2.44m
00:00AM2.48m
12:30PM2.51m
00:47AM2.56m
Low Tide
1:13AM0.61m
1:48PM0.72m
2:23AM0.59m
3:00PM0.67m
3:33AM0.50m
4:10PM0.56m
4:36AM0.37m
5:08PM0.43m
5:32AM0.24m
5:59PM0.31m
6:22AM0.15m
6:45PM0.24m
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7:11
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6:22
6:23
6:24
6:27
6:28
6:29
 mm
2
4
3
4
3
13
2
2
2
Temp °C
9
11
11
9
8
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9
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7
Feels °C
1
1
1
1
5
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6
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4
0
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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 16 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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