Nicks Point surf break

Nicks Point surfForecast / Southland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 18 Sep 2025 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
11.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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 (Sep 19) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nicks Point in the next 12 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 22) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 20) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 19th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Best Surf 6PM (Sun 21st Sep)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful12AM (Mon 22nd Sep)13ft (4.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nicks Point over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 5°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the NW by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thu
25
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Rating
(10 max)
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4
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
!
3
4
3
5
4
4
4
2
4
4
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.3
WSW
1.7
W
1.8
W
1.9
W
1.5
W
1.5
WSW
3
W
4
W
3
W
2.5
WSW
2.5
W
3
WSW
3
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.2
WSW
2
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.4
WSW
Period(s) (?)131313121112131410141312121413131413131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3725230417128437719697378621565561129141812201231372975221118581444205616151605
Wind
(km/h)
15
SW
10
NNW
15
WSW
15
N
25
NNE
25
NNE
25
NNE
25
NW
25
NW
15
N
25
NNE
15
NW
20
W
0
NW
10
E
10
W
5
NNE
10
SSW
10
NE
0
NE
10
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
offcrossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
glasscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:02PM
2.29
11:30AM
2.31
11:48PM
2.35
12:15PM
2.36
12:30AM
2.40
12:55PM
2.39
1:09AM
2.43
1:32PM
2.41
1:46AM
2.44
2:06PM
2.41
2:22AM
2.42
2:40PM
2.38
2:58AM
2.38
3:12PM
2.32
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:21AM
0.39
5:47PM
0.46
6:07AM
0.34
6:29PM
0.40
6:49AM
0.33
7:08PM
0.39
7:29AM
0.36
7:46PM
0.41
8:06AM
0.42
8:22PM
0.47
8:43AM
0.52
8:58PM
0.55
9:18AM
0.62
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thu
25
Sunrise-6:43--6:41--6:39--6:37--6:35--6:33--6:31-
Sunset--6:40--6:42--6:43--6:44--6:45--6:46--6:47
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C678612141111131014121091091011999
Feels °C (?)-1432785576108588788687
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  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still cross-on at Nicks Point (moderate winds from the SSW at InvercargillAeroAws 33 km from Nicks Point). A 2.5m groundswell from the WSW

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26 km/h
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0.0
11.2
Air / Water (°C)
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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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