Nicks Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.39° S 167.89° E

Nicks Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 14 Aug 2026 (local time)

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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 14 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with 8,498 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nicks Point in the next 16 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 9AM. 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 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sat 15th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 16s
Best Surf 9AM (Sat 15th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sat 15th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon morning, min 4°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon night, min 8°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
WSW
15
4
WSW
16
4
WSW
16
3.5
WSW
15
3.5
WSW
15
3
WSW
15
2.5
WSW
14
2.4
WSW
13
2.2
WSW
13
2.5
WSW
13
2.5
WSW
13
3
WSW
16
3
WSW
15
2.5
WSW
14
2.4
WSW
14
2.1
WSW
13
2.2
WSW
13
1.8
WSW
16
1.5
WSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
5967
8498
7224
5572
5813
4392
2987
1979
1682
1929
2098
3827
3526
2736
2191
1623
1668
1588
850
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
20
SSW
10
S
10
SSE
5
N
0
WSW
10
N
15
W
20
W
15
SW
25
WSW
25
WSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
25
WSW
15
WSW
15
NW
15
W
10
NNW
Wind State
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cross-on
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cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
2:42AM2.60m
3:10PM2.56m
3:28AM2.54m
3:52PM2.48m
4:14AM2.45m
4:35PM2.38m
5:02AM2.34m
5:21PM2.26m
5:54AM2.23m
6:15PM2.15m
6:54AM2.13m
7:17PM2.06m
Low Tide
9:05AM0.12m
9:25PM0.27m
9:51AM0.26m
10:10PM0.39m
10:37AM0.43m
10:57PM0.53m
11:24AM0.61m
11:46PM0.68m
12:13PM0.77m
00:39AM0.80m
1:06PM0.90m
1:39AM0.88m
rain showers
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7:48
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5:57
5:58
5:59
6:00
6:01
6:02
 mm
6
2
1
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Temp °C
9
7
8
6
7
8
6
10
10
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9
Feels °C
6
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6
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5
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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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