Nicks Point surf break

Nicks Point surfForecast / Southland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 28 May 2026 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
13.0° C
(Which is 2.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Nicks Point surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 29 May, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 29 May, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,336 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 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 Friday (May 29) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) 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 1.2m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Fri 29th May)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Best Surf 3AM (Fri 29th May)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Most Powerful12AM (Fri 29th May)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
!
4
4
4
4
2
2
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
2
3
3
3
4
2
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
WSW
14
3
SW
14
2.4
SW
14
2.2
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.8
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
11
1.1
WSW
11
0.7
WSW
12
0.6
W
15
1.1
W
13
1.7
W
12
1.9
W
11
1.5
W
11
1.1
W
10
0.8
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4955
3336
2161
1599
1211
730
587
325
149
154
187
204
285
125
157
434
827
831
505
235
215
Wind (km/h)
30
W
20
W
5
WNW
0
NNE
5
NE
15
ENE
10
E
20
NE
20
NNE
10
NE
10
WSW
10
WSW
10
ESE
5
E
10
NNW
5
WSW
5
SSE
5
ENE
5
NNE
15
ENE
15
ENE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
off
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross
High Tide
11:39PM2.29m
12:01PM2.33m
00:19AM2.30m
12:42PM2.33m
00:58AM2.29m
1:22PM2.32m
1:35AM2.26m
2:01PM2.29m
2:11AM2.22m
2:39PM2.24m
2:48AM2.17m
3:18PM2.19m
3:26AM2.11m
Low Tide
5:34PM0.69m
5:55AM0.64m
6:18PM0.71m
6:37AM0.64m
6:59PM0.73m
7:16AM0.64m
7:38PM0.73m
7:55AM0.64m
8:15PM0.74m
8:32AM0.65m
8:53PM0.75m
9:11AM0.66m
9:30PM0.75m
9:51AM0.67m
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clear
clear
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8:18
8:18
8:18
8:19
8:21
8:22
8:22
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5:13
5:13
5:12
5:10
5:10
5:09
5:09
5:08
1
1
11
8
1
Temp °C
11
11
10
10
9
11
12
12
15
16
15
12
12
11
12
12
11
11
12
9
10
5
7
8
9
7
8
10
7
11
14
16
11
10
9
11
11
10
10
11
6
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
16
3
SW
14
2.4
SW
14
2.2
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.8
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
11
1.1
WSW
11
0.7
WSW
12
0.6
W
15
1.1
W
13
1.7
W
12
1.9
W
11
1.5
W
11
1.1
W
10
0.8
SW
13
Energy kJ
20
3336
2161
1599
1211
730
587
325
149
154
187
204
285
125
157
434
827
831
505
235
215
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
14
0.3
WNW
8
0.6
W
6
0.1
SW
16
0.6
WSW
7
0.5
W
11
0.4
SW
11
0.2
WSW
17
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SW
10
0.5
SW
11
0.8
WSW
9
Energy kJ
2
8
2
2
2
14
20
11
26
10
42
63
44
30
65
68
56
110
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
14
0.2
WNW
6
0.2
WNW
7
0.3
NNE
4
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
10
0.3
W
11
0.5
SW
11
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
Energy kJ
4
3
5
3
2
2
21
64
55
54
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
WSW
14
1.9
WSW
15
0.4
NE
3
0.6
NE
4
0.4
NE
3
1.2
W
6
0.2
NNE
2
0.6
W
6
1.3
W
11
0.6
E
3
Energy kJ
4955
1559
2
10
3
102
1
28
375
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
9
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
3
3
3
4
2
2
Distance (km)
124
3
0
0
0
12
12
12
12
0
3
3
12
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
12
Best forecast wave conditions in Southland
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
3
3
3
4
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
4
4
4
3
2
4
4
2
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
7
5
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
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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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