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Nicks Point surfForecast / Southland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Saturday 14 Mar 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
15.2° C
 (Which is 2.4°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 15) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 12s period. 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 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 15) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 19) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 15th Mar)15ft (4.5m) 12s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 15th Mar)15ft (4.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 15th Mar)15ft (4.5m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sat afternoon, light winds from the N by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Tue night, calm by Thu night).

Sat
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
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Rating
(10 max)
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2
3
4
0
2
0
0
3
3
0
3
2
0
4
4
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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4
W
4.5
WSW
4.5
WSW
4.5
WSW
4
WSW
3.5
WSW
3
WSW
2.4
WSW
2
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.4
WSW
2.5
W
2.1
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.7
WSW
2.1
WSW
2.1
WSW
2.2
WSW
1.9
WSW
Period(s) (?)1012141616161313131313781111111212121313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)28695752864010255718859263451196812309986306395938596614787761258127817521245
Wind
(km/h)
45
W
40
W
35
W
30
W
25
NW
30
WNW
35
WSW
15
WSW
10
NNE
20
ESE
20
NNE
35
W
30
SW
5
W
10
WNW
25
WSW
10
WNW
15
ESE
20
SE
5
NE
15
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
11:20PM
2.07
11:39AM
2.09
12:05AM
2.16
12:22PM
2.20
12:48AM
2.26
1:03PM
2.32
1:28AM
2.36
1:43PM
2.43
2:08AM
2.45
2:23PM
2.52
2:49AM
2.52
3:06PM
2.57
3:30AM
2.54
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:13PM
0.73
5:42AM
0.75
6:01PM
0.59
6:25AM
0.60
6:44PM
0.46
7:05AM
0.47
7:25PM
0.34
7:44AM
0.36
8:06PM
0.26
8:24AM
0.29
8:48PM
0.23
9:05AM
0.26
9:31PM
0.25
9:50AM
0.26
Sat
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Sunrise--7:41--7:43--7:45--7:46--7:47--7:48--7:50
Sunset8:14--8:12--8:09--8:07--8:06--8:04--8:01--
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
1-2--1-1--12---------
Temp. °C151414151414141315171714121012131212131214
Feels °C (?)7689887813131176788888912
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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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