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Nicks Point Surf Forecast
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Nicks Point surfForecast / Southland / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Sunday 10 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
13.7° C
(Which is 2.3°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 (May 10) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nicks Point in the next 16 days are 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 10th May) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sun 10th May) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sun 10th May) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nicks Point over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sun morning, light winds from the W by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 21 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | |
10373 | 7915 | 5636 | 3587 | 3194 | 3158 | 4658 | 4441 | 4535 | 7193 | 5733 | 3178 | 2095 | 1664 | 1269 | 996 | 908 | 809 | 2654 | 2225 | 1493 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | |
High Tide | 7:51PM2.02m | 8:17AM2.06m | 8:48PM2.10m | 9:11AM2.17m | 9:40PM2.21m | 10:02AM2.30m | 10:30PM2.32m | 10:52AM2.43m | 11:18PM2.43m | 11:42AM2.54m | 00:07AM2.51m | 12:33PM2.61m | 00:57AM2.55m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:45PM0.75m | 2:11AM0.81m | 2:41PM0.69m | 3:08AM0.73m | 3:35PM0.61m | 4:01AM0.63m | 4:27PM0.53m | 4:51AM0.52m | 5:18PM0.46m | 5:40AM0.42m | 6:08PM0.40m | 6:30AM0.33m | 6:59PM0.36m | ||||||||
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 | 7:56 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — |
 | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:24 | — |
2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 |
-1 | -2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 5 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WSW 13 | S 12 | S 10 | S 15 | S 15 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 |
 kJ | — | — | — | 3587 | 11 | 2 | 17 | 17 | 3521 | 7193 | 5733 | 3178 | 2095 | 1664 | 1269 | 996 | 908 | 809 | 2654 | 2225 | 1493 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 13 | — | — | — | — | SW 21 | S 19 | — | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 14 | — | WSW 24 | WSW 20 | — | — | WNW 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1661 | 29 | — | 7 | 7 | 2 | 4 | — | 54 | 746 | — | — | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | — | — | S 10 | WSW 16 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 2 | 50 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 21 | — | WSW 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 10373 | 7915 | 5636 | 1777 | 3194 | 3158 | 4658 | 4441 | 4535 | — | 2465 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 495 | 495 | 181 | 45 | 124 | 183 | 223 | 222 | 124 | 45 | 124 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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