Nicks Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.39° S 167.89° E

Nicks Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 29 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Nicks Point sea temperature is
11.8°C
1.5° 

Nicks Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Nicks Point surf forecast from 29 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 29 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 29 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 5,607 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 29 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period with WSW 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 Tuesday (Sep 29) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nicks Point in the next 16 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 29th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 29th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Most Powerful10PM (Tue 29th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Tue morning, light winds from the W by Wed morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri night, calm by Sat night).

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
8184
6994
5034
3827
3454
3091
2566
1886
2318
1210
3546
3131
4708
4479
2672
1483
1134
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826
1933
1874
Wind (km/h)
35
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25
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15
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20
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High Tide
3:48PM2.48m
4:13AM2.50m
4:33PM2.43m
5:05AM2.42m
5:25PM2.33m
6:03AM2.33m
6:26PM2.23m
7:09AM2.24m
7:38PM2.16m
8:20AM2.20m
8:51PM2.16m
9:30AM2.21m
9:59PM2.21m
Low Tide
10:10PM0.34m
10:37AM0.44m
10:59PM0.39m
11:29AM0.53m
11:53PM0.46m
12:25PM0.61m
00:55AM0.53m
1:28PM0.66m
2:03AM0.56m
2:38PM0.67m
3:13AM0.53m
3:48PM0.63m
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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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