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Nicks Point surf Forecast / Southland / New Zealand
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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 Saturday (Apr 27) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nicks Point in the next 12 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 03) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 30) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sat 27th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Wed 1st May) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Fri 3rd May) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nicks Point over the next 12 days.
Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 4655 | 3528 | 2084 | 1401 | 1284 | 1302 | 1573 | 1672 | 1401 | 769 | 1713 | 1929 | 3213 | 4126 | 3019 | 3024 | 4041 | 5228 | 4618 | 3517 | 2534 | 1974 | 2146 | 2053 | 2422 | 5620 | 6483 | 4822 | 4098 | 3772 | 3364 | 3201 | 2717 | 2814 | 2904 | 2472 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:29PM 2.28 | 3:42AM 2.19 | 4:18PM 2.21 | 4:33AM 2.11 | 5:12PM 2.15 | 5:33AM 2.06 | 6:13PM 2.11 | 6:40AM 2.06 | 7:18PM 2.12 | 7:47AM 2.11 | 8:22PM 2.18 | 8:49AM 2.22 | 9:22PM 2.29 | 9:46AM 2.36 | 10:17PM 2.40 | 10:40AM 2.49 | 11:10PM 2.51 | 11:32AM 2.61 | 12:00AM 2.59 | 12:23PM 2.68 | 12:49AM 2.63 | 1:14PM 2.69 | 1:38AM 2.61 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:24AM 0.60 | 9:49PM 0.70 | 10:11AM 0.62 | 10:38PM 0.73 | 11:03AM 0.65 | 11:33PM 0.75 | 12:04PM 0.65 | 12:34AM 0.73 | 1:09PM 0.61 | 1:39AM 0.68 | 2:13PM 0.54 | 2:44AM 0.60 | 3:14PM 0.44 | 3:44AM 0.50 | 4:11PM 0.34 | 4:38AM 0.39 | 5:05PM 0.27 | 5:30AM 0.30 | 5:57PM 0.24 | 6:19AM 0.25 | 6:47PM 0.26 | 7:09AM 0.24 | 7:37PM 0.32 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:41 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:32 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | 7 | 3 | 1 | - | 3 | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10 | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 4 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
| Feels °C (?) | 5 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 6 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Fri night, strong winds from the WSW by Sun morning). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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