Nicks Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.39° S 167.89° E

Nicks Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 01 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Nicks Point sea temperature is
11.4°C
1.0° 

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 1 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 2 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, W swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 8 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 5,569 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 2 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period with WSW 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 Friday (Oct 02) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nicks Point in the next 16 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 08) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 06) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 2nd Oct)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 2nd Oct)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 8th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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2081
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High Tide
5:25PM2.33m
6:03AM2.33m
6:26PM2.23m
7:09AM2.24m
7:38PM2.16m
8:20AM2.20m
8:51PM2.16m
9:30AM2.21m
9:59PM2.21m
10:33AM2.26m
10:58PM2.29m
11:29AM2.33m
11:51PM2.38m
Low Tide
11:53PM0.46m
12:25PM0.61m
00:55AM0.53m
1:28PM0.66m
2:03AM0.56m
2:38PM0.67m
3:13AM0.53m
3:48PM0.63m
4:19AM0.46m
4:52PM0.54m
5:18AM0.38m
5:48PM0.44m
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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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