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Nicks Point Surf Forecast
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Nicks Point surfForecast / Southland / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Monday 16 Jun 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 Tuesday (Jun 17) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s period. 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 23) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 22) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Tue 17th Jun) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sun 22nd Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Mon 23rd Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nicks Point over the next 12 days.
Mon 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Sat 28 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 1582 | 1151 | 823 | 616 | 640 | 912 | 1162 | 1180 | 834 | 617 | 1885 | 1380 | 1025 | 656 | 531 | 409 | 519 | 643 | 1259 | 1885 | 1807 | 2647 | 1809 | 1124 | 1170 | 631 | 871 | 1247 | 3921 | 2288 | 2164 | 5724 | 16158 | 13568 | 9474 | 14720 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:57PM 2.17 | 5:17AM 2.15 | 5:47PM 2.17 | 6:12AM 2.17 | 6:42PM 2.18 | 7:10AM 2.21 | 7:42PM 2.22 | 8:11AM 2.27 | 8:42PM 2.28 | 9:12AM 2.34 | 9:41PM 2.34 | 10:12AM 2.42 | 10:39PM 2.40 | 11:11AM 2.50 | 11:36PM 2.45 | 12:09PM 2.54 | 12:32AM 2.48 | 1:06PM 2.56 | 1:26AM 2.50 | 2:00PM 2.55 | 2:17AM 2.49 | 2:52PM 2.51 | 3:07AM 2.45 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:16PM 0.61 | 11:47AM 0.53 | 12:09AM 0.62 | 12:41PM 0.54 | 1:05AM 0.62 | 1:36PM 0.55 | 2:04AM 0.61 | 2:34PM 0.56 | 3:04AM 0.58 | 3:34PM 0.56 | 4:04AM 0.52 | 4:35PM 0.54 | 5:02AM 0.45 | 5:35PM 0.50 | 5:59AM 0.37 | 6:31PM 0.45 | 6:54AM 0.29 | 7:25PM 0.41 | 7:48AM 0.25 | 8:16PM 0.40 | 8:40AM 0.24 | 9:05PM 0.41 | 9:30AM 0.28 | |||||||||||||
Mon 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Sat 28 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:32 | - | - | 8:32 | - | - | 8:32 | - | - | 8:32 | - | - | 8:33 | - | - | 8:33 | - | - | 8:33 | - | - | 8:33 | - | - | 8:33 |
| Sunset | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 3 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 2 | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
| Feels °C (?) | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 3 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Thu night, light winds from the NE by Sat afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the W by Tue night). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NW on Wed night, moderate winds from the WSW by Fri afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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