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Nicks Point Surf Forecast
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Nicks Point surfForecast / Southland / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Friday 01 Aug 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nicks Point this week:
The surf forecast for Nicks Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 01) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nicks Point in the next 12 days are 5.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 03) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 02) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Fri 1st Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Fri 1st Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 3rd Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nicks Point over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, strong winds from the WSW by Sat morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 01 | Saturday 02 | Sunday 03 | Monday 04 | Tuesday 05 | Wednesday 06 | Thursday 07 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 2707 | 7336 | 4704 | 8245 | 8886 | 13569 | 7328 | 4761 | 2553 | 1672 | 1493 | 2368 | 2961 | 2483 | 1667 | 880 | 803 | 618 | 703 | 685 | 626 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | glass | off | cross | glass | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:54PM 2.06 | 7:30AM 2.06 | 7:55PM 2.02 | 8:32AM 2.04 | 8:56PM 2.01 | 9:31AM 2.05 | 9:52PM 2.02 | 10:25AM 2.08 | 10:45PM 2.06 | 11:14AM 2.14 | 11:31PM 2.12 | 11:59AM 2.20 | 12:15AM 2.19 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:51PM 0.86 | 1:17AM 0.90 | 1:42PM 0.95 | 2:15AM 0.93 | 2:40PM 0.99 | 3:16AM 0.92 | 3:44PM 0.97 | 4:14AM 0.84 | 4:45PM 0.89 | 5:06AM 0.73 | 5:34PM 0.76 | 5:52AM 0.60 | 6:17PM 0.62 | ||||||||
Friday 01 | Saturday 02 | Sunday 03 | Monday 04 | Tuesday 05 | Wednesday 06 | Thursday 07 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 8:08 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:03 | - | - | 8:03 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:46 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 5 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
| Feels °C (?) | 5 | 5 | -1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 4 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Southland
Continuing clean conditions at Nicks Point (light winds from the NNW at InvercargillAeroAws 33 km from Nicks Point). 2.4m 14s groundswell from the SW with a 1.3m 18s long period groundswell, also from the SW. 2 swells combining so expect closeout sets.
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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 12 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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