Nicks Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.39° S 167.89° E

Nicks Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 08 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Nicks Point sea temperature is
11.4°C
1.2° 

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 8 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with 18,296 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 18s. 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 6.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Wed 9th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s
Best Surf 6PM (Wed 9th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sat 12th Sep)20ft (6.0m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 5°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue night, strong winds from the W by Fri morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri night, light winds from the NW by Sun night).

Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
WSW
11
2
W
11
2.5
WSW
11
3.5
WSW
14
4
WSW
18
4.5
WSW
18
4.5
WSW
18
5
WSW
16
6
WSW
15
6
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16
6
WSW
16
5.5
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16
4.5
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4
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15
3.5
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3
WSW
14
3
WSW
15
2.2
WSW
14
2.5
W
10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
938
934
1374
4159
11117
13545
12838
14022
16317
17194
17131
15321
10256
6900
5497
4005
3432
2061
1255
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
15
N
20
NNW
25
WNW
25
WSW
30
WSW
30
NW
45
W
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W
45
WSW
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W
40
W
40
WSW
30
W
30
W
30
WNW
25
NW
25
NNW
15
NW
Wind State
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cross-off
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cross-off
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High Tide
11:10PM2.38m
11:41AM2.44m
00:00AM2.48m
12:30PM2.51m
00:47AM2.56m
1:15PM2.55m
1:32AM2.59m
1:58PM2.56m
2:15AM2.58m
2:38PM2.53m
2:57AM2.53m
3:17PM2.46m
Low Tide
5:32AM0.24m
5:59PM0.31m
6:22AM0.15m
6:45PM0.24m
7:09AM0.12m
7:29PM0.22m
7:53AM0.16m
8:12PM0.26m
8:36AM0.26m
8:55PM0.34m
9:18AM0.40m
9:37PM0.46m
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 mm
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4
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Temp °C
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11
12
7
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Feels °C
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7
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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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