Nicks Point surf forecast from 6 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 13 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 8 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with 4,508 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 7 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s 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 Wednesday (Oct 07) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nicks Point in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 08) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 11) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Wed 7th Oct) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 13th Oct) | 8ft (2.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 8th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nicks Point over the next 16 days.
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