Nicks Point surf break

Nicks Point surfForecast / Southland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Sunday 31 May 2026 NZST
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Nicks Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Nicks Point sea temperature is
12.8° C
(Which is 1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Nicks Point surf forecast from 31 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 3 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 7 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 22s period, WSW swell with 408 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s period with SW 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 Sunday (May 31) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nicks Point in the next 16 days are 0.7m 22s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 07) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Sun 31st May)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf12AM (Wed 3rd Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful12PM (Sun 7th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 22s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
3
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.9
WSW
12
1
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
11
0.7
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.7
W
13
1.4
W
8
1.3
W
9
1
W
8
0.8
SW
11
0.9
WSW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.7
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
12
0.6
SW
11
0.6
SW
11
0.9
W
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
152
157
230
247
200
144
112
168
247
269
140
140
299
199
184
119
308
111
92
96
115
Wind (km/h)
25
NE
0
WSW
5
SSE
10
ESE
5
SSE
15
WSW
5
WNW
10
W
10
WNW
10
NE
10
ENE
20
NE
20
NNE
10
NNE
10
NNE
15
NNE
20
NW
10
NW
15
N
25
WNW
30
WSW
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
1:22PM2.32m
1:35AM2.26m
2:01PM2.29m
2:11AM2.22m
2:39PM2.24m
2:48AM2.17m
3:18PM2.19m
3:26AM2.11m
3:57PM2.15m
4:07AM2.07m
4:38PM2.10m
4:53AM2.05m
5:23PM2.07m
Low Tide
7:38PM0.73m
7:55AM0.64m
8:15PM0.74m
8:32AM0.65m
8:53PM0.75m
9:11AM0.66m
9:30PM0.75m
9:51AM0.67m
10:11PM0.76m
10:35AM0.68m
10:54PM0.76m
11:22AM0.69m
11:42PM0.77m
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clear
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8:18
8:19
8:21
8:22
8:22
8:23
8:23
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5:10
5:10
5:09
5:09
5:08
5:08
5:07
6
6
3
1
4
1
Temp °C
15
16
14
13
14
13
12
13
11
10
12
11
12
13
13
13
12
11
11
9
9
12
17
14
12
14
11
11
11
7
7
9
7
8
10
10
9
8
8
7
3
2
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.9
WSW
12
1
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
11
0.7
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.7
W
13
1.4
W
8
1.3
W
9
1
W
8
0.8
SW
11
0.9
WSW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
1.1
WNW
11
0.9
W
6
0.6
SW
11
0.6
W
6
0.9
W
8
Energy kJ
152
157
230
247
200
144
112
168
247
269
140
140
299
199
184
116
308
65
92
24
115
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
15
0.4
WNW
8
0.8
W
6
0.5
W
5
0.3
W
5
0.4
WSW
11
0.6
W
4
0.7
SW
12
0.8
W
11
0.6
SW
11
0.6
SW
11
0.6
W
10
0.3
WNW
11
0.4
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
11
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
11
0.6
W
6
0.6
SW
11
0.6
SW
10
Energy kJ
42
21
44
14
5
40
14
139
160
96
92
66
23
31
119
112
101
23
96
64
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
7
0.3
NE
4
0.1
SE
8
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
9
0.2
WSW
16
0.5
W
11
0.2
WSW
18
0.7
SW
11
0.4
W
11
0.2
WSW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.1
SE
7
0.1
W
16
0.2
W
14
0.5
W
13
0.6
WNW
12
0.5
WNW
10
0.6
W
10
0.4
WSW
14
Energy kJ
5
2
2
2
2
25
61
30
133
38
22
100
2
5
16
92
111
62
78
76
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NE
4
0.9
WSW
4
0.8
WNW
7
0.5
NE
3
0.6
NNE
4
0.4
NE
3
0.4
NNE
3
0.4
NNE
3
Energy kJ
12
29
73
5
10
2
3
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
Distance (km)
12
0
0
12
0
3
0
0
0
0
12
12
14
0
0
3
3
0
14
124
124
Best forecast wave conditions in Southland
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
1
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
4
4
3
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
6
5
5
4
5
5
6
4
4
5
5
5
4
5
8
5
5
7
9
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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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