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Nicks Point Surf Forecast
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Nicks Point surfForecast / Southland / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 10 Mar 2025 NZDT
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 Tuesday (Mar 11) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nicks Point in the next 12 days are 6.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 11) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 11) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 11th Mar) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Tue 11th Mar) | 20ft (6.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 11th Mar) | 20ft (6.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nicks Point over the next 12 days.
Mon 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Sat 22 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 11 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 813 | 576 | 702 | 3795 | 4693 | 901 | 1288 | 966 | 625 | 603 | 524 | 448 | 421 | 1551 | 1364 | 1810 | 1599 | 1432 | 2023 | 1787 | 3456 | 2271 | 2342 | 1710 | 1949 | 958 | 6080 | 8638 | 23445 | 14440 | 9170 | 4692 | 2661 | 2079 | 1488 | 1354 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | glass | cross | on | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | on | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:09AM 2.26 | 12:29PM 2.28 | 12:56AM 2.30 | 1:12PM 2.33 | 1:37AM 2.34 | 1:51PM 2.37 | 2:15AM 2.37 | 2:28PM 2.39 | 2:49AM 2.38 | 3:03PM 2.40 | 3:22AM 2.38 | 3:37PM 2.38 | 3:54AM 2.35 | 4:11PM 2.34 | 4:26AM 2.30 | 4:46PM 2.28 | 5:00AM 2.22 | 5:26PM 2.21 | 5:39AM 2.13 | 6:12PM 2.12 | 6:27AM 2.03 | 7:08PM 2.04 | 7:30AM 1.96 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:58PM 0.49 | 6:27AM 0.56 | 6:47PM 0.41 | 7:11AM 0.48 | 7:30PM 0.36 | 7:50AM 0.43 | 8:10PM 0.35 | 8:28AM 0.42 | 8:47PM 0.38 | 9:03AM 0.44 | 9:23PM 0.44 | 9:38AM 0.49 | 9:57PM 0.53 | 10:12AM 0.57 | 10:32PM 0.63 | 10:47AM 0.65 | 11:08PM 0.73 | 11:24AM 0.73 | 11:47PM 0.82 | 12:06PM 0.80 | 12:32AM 0.89 | 12:57PM 0.85 | 1:25AM 0.93 | |||||||||||||
Mon 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Sat 22 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 |
| Sunset | 8:21 | - | - | 8:19 | - | - | 8:16 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:14 | - | - | 8:12 | - | - | 8:09 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:01 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 5 | 5 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 19 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 13 | 10 | -1 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 11 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Mon afternoon, near gales from the WNW by Tue afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the WNW by Fri night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Mon night, strong winds from the SW by Tue afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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