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Nicks Point surf break

Nicks Point surfForecast / Southland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Monday 15 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
11.1° 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 Tuesday (Sep 16) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m 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 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 21) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Tue 16th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 13s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 16th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 13s
Most Powerful12PM (Thu 18th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Mon night, light winds from the NNW by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 5°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu night, calm by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Mon
22
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Rating
(10 max)
0
!
5
4
2
1
2
!
0
!
4
4
4
2
3
2
!
4
!
!
4
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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.5
W
3
W
3
W
3
W
4.5
W
4.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
2.5
W
2.3
W
3
W
1.9
W
1.9
W
1.4
WSW
3.5
W
2.1
WSW
3.5
W
3.5
WSW
3
WSW
Period(s) (?)131313131111111314141313111012141413141414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)57594005325722231998236423317137741848062910209320208951415118047162620444042433600
Wind
(km/h)
35
WSW
15
NNW
20
N
20
N
35
W
35
WNW
30
NW
35
W
45
WSW
25
WSW
15
NNW
10
NNW
20
NNW
20
NNE
20
NNE
30
WNW
10
NNE
0
SE
15
N
15
NW
20
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoffoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrossoffoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		glassoffcross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:40AM
2.21
9:08PM
2.18
9:44AM
2.23
10:09PM
2.23
10:41AM
2.27
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:18AM
0.59
2:55PM
0.71
3:27AM
0.55
4:03PM
0.64
4:28AM
0.47
4:59PM
0.54
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
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Mon
22
Sunrise-6:50--6:48--6:46--6:43--6:41--6:39--6:37-
Sunset--6:37--6:37--6:38--6:40--6:42--6:43--6:44
rain showers
light rain
cloud
rain showers
heavy rain
clear
light rain
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
11-113-232-------1-3--
Temp. °C1111141412131097781181415131113101213
Feels °C (?)2810106541-4-14739107911677
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  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still cross-off at Nicks Point (fresh winds from the W at InvercargillAeroAws 33 km from Nicks Point). A 3.2m groundswell from the WSW is too big for here

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33 km away, 56 min ago

35 km/h
W
0.0
11.1
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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