Nicks Point surf break

Nicks Point surfForecast / Southland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Monday 23 Mar 2026 NZDT
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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
15.0° C
(Which is 2.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Monday (Mar 23) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 14s period. 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 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 29) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 26) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Mon 23rd Mar)6ft (1.9m) 14s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 30th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 29th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sun
29
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
2
3
3
1
0
3
1
1
1
1
0
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.8
WSW
2.1
WSW
1.7
WSW
2
WSW
2
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.1
WSW
0.7
SW
1.3
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.9
WSW
Period(s) (?)131413131110111214131312161514131313131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)12061337837476821919667124114077815263472717527225775605517755251091
Wind
(km/h)
5
NW
5
N
5
SSW
10
N
15
N
10
SSW
20
SE
15
ENE
20
ESE
20
E
20
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
E
10
SW
15
W
15
WSW
15
SW
10
ENE
5
ENE
10
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassoffcross-
on
offoffcross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:02AM
2.44
5:36PM
2.43
5:58AM
2.33
6:38PM
2.32
7:04AM
2.23
7:48PM
2.24
8:19AM
2.17
9:01PM
2.21
9:31AM
2.18
10:08PM
2.23
10:35AM
2.23
11:08PM
2.28
11:31AM
2.30
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:05PM
0.41
11:29AM
0.38
11:59PM
0.52
12:26PM
0.47
12:59AM
0.62
1:30PM
0.54
2:05AM
0.68
2:41PM
0.56
3:16AM
0.68
3:50PM
0.53
4:26AM
0.62
4:54PM
0.45
5:26AM
0.52
5:50PM
0.37
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sun
29
Sunrise-7:52--7:54--7:56--7:56--7:58--8:00--8:00-
Sunset--7:55--7:53--7:52--7:50--7:47--7:45--7:44
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clear
clear
clear
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clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C121518151819141316131620161617141414121214
Feels °C (?)111416141616131013101317121616121211101112
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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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