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Nicks Point surfForecast / Southland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 29 Jan 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
14.9° C
 (Which is 1.8°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 30) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.6m and 11s is also forecast. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 03) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Monday (Feb 02) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 30th Jan)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 3rd Feb)15ft (4.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 3rd Feb)15ft (4.5m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Thu morning, light winds from the NNE by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Mon afternoon).

Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
3
1
3
3
1
3
4
2
2
0
0
0
!
2
3
4
2
4
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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
W
3
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.2
WSW
2.3
WSW
2.4
WSW
2.5
WSW
3
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.1
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.3
WSW
3
WSW
4
WSW
4.5
WSW
4
WSW
3
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.3
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.2
WSW
Period(s) (?)1010111111121211111111117911121111111111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)165515551624112113481465194423531799102777745185124574714386524091725139617831184
Wind
(km/h)
35
WSW
40
WSW
25
WSW
15
W
30
WSW
25
W
15
WNW
35
WSW
15
WNW
15
NE
10
ENE
20
N
35
WSW
40
WSW
35
WSW
35
WNW
30
W
15
WNW
5
N
20
WSW
5
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crossoffcrosscrosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:55AM
2.26
11:32PM
2.36
11:57AM
2.33
12:32AM
2.43
12:55PM
2.41
1:28AM
2.49
1:47PM
2.49
2:19AM
2.54
2:36PM
2.54
3:06AM
2.55
3:21PM
2.55
3:50AM
2.53
4:06PM
2.52
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:19PM
0.50
5:55AM
0.57
6:21PM
0.37
6:54AM
0.44
7:17PM
0.24
7:46AM
0.33
8:09PM
0.14
8:34AM
0.26
8:57PM
0.10
9:19AM
0.25
9:43PM
0.13
10:04AM
0.29
10:28PM
0.22
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Sunrise6:35--6:35--6:37--6:39--6:41--6:41--6:43--
Sunset-9:25--9:24--9:23--9:22--9:21--9:20--9:19-
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
mod rain
rain showers
cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
1--------11-105-------
Temp. °C141413141312161715131717131212151514161715
Feels °C (?)767966991091715733899141315
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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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