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Nicks Point surfForecast / Southland / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Thursday 28 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
13.0° C
(Which is 1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Nicks Point surf forecast from 27 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 28 May, 12PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 28 May, 12PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 5,199 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 12PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 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 Thursday (May 28) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 2.4m 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 12PM. 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 5s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Thu 28th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Thu 28th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Thu 28th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nicks Point over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Thu morning, calm by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 | W 13 | W 12 | WSW 11 | W 10 | W 9 | |
4916 | 4955 | 3336 | 2161 | 1599 | 1112 | 730 | 522 | 330 | 184 | 154 | 187 | 204 | 197 | 199 | 150 | 263 | 344 | 990 | 530 | 177 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross | cross | cross | glassy | |
High Tide | 11:19AM2.32m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
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 | 8:17 | — | — | 8:18 | — | — | 8:18 | — | — | 8:18 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — |
 | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — |
— | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 |
5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 | W 13 | W 12 | WSW 11 | W 10 | W 9 |
 kJ | 46 | 20 | 3336 | 2161 | 1599 | 1112 | 730 | 522 | 330 | 184 | 154 | 187 | 204 | 197 | 199 | 150 | 263 | 344 | 990 | 530 | 175 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | NW 10 | WNW 14 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 7 | SW 16 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 11 | SW 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 2 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 19 | 10 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 35 | 41 | 158 | 139 | 66 | 75 | 177 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 14 | — | — | — | — | S 9 | WNW 6 | WNW 14 | W 8 | E 8 | — | W 11 | W 15 | W 6 | WSW 17 | — | SW 15 | SW 15 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 20 | 1 | 1 | — | 64 | 109 | 27 | 30 | — | 54 | 54 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | NE 3 | NNE 4 | NE 3 | W 6 | W 6 | — | — | — | W 5 | W 11 | — | — |
| kJ | 4916 | 4955 | 1559 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 28 | 75 | — | — | — | 53 | 628 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 45 | 124 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 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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