Delaware Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(New-Zealand – Nelson – Tasman Bay)
Photo credit: Rob Davies
Surf Break: Delaware Bay
| Name: | Delaware Bay |
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| Type: | river |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: NW | Offshore Wind: S |
Delaware Bay in Nelson is a reasonably exposed beach break that has reasonably consistent surf. Spring and Summer provide the optimum conditions. The best wind direction is from the south. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the north. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. Best around mid tide when the tide is falling. It very rarely gets crowded here.
Overall Delaware Bay Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Delaware Bay surf quality by season and Delaware Bay surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Delaware Bay
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Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Delaware Bay:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Delaware Bay Point | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Cable Bay | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | Magnets | 4 mi |
| Fourth closest break | The Glen | 5 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Whangamoa | 5 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Delaware Bay: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 4415 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 4469 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4712 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4774 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 4925 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Delaware Bay: |
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| Closest tide station | Nelson, New Zealand | 12 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Nelson, New Zealand (2) | 12 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Croiselles, South Island, New Zealand | 13 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Croiselles, South Island, New Zealand(2) | 13 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Elaine Bay, New Zealand | 17 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Delaware Bay: |
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| Closest ski area | Rainbow (New Zealand) | 58 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mount Lyford (New Zealand) | 90 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Hanmer (New Zealand) | 93 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Manganui (New Zealand) | 132 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Temple Basin (New Zealand) | 155 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Delaware Bay: |
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| Closest city location | Nelson (New Zealand) | 13 mi |
| Second closest city location | Richmond (New Zealand) | 19 mi |
| Third closest city location | Mapua (New Zealand) | 20 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Brightwater (New Zealand) | 24 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Motueka (New Zealand) | 24 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Delaware Bay is Nelson Airport (NSN) in New Zealand, 26 km (16 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Delaware Bay is Woodbourne Airport (BHE), also in New Zealand, 52 km (32 miles) away.
- Third is Wellington International Airport (WLG) in New Zealand, 114 km (71 miles) away.
- Paraparaumu Airport (PPQ) in New Zealand is 131 km (81 miles) away.
- Westport Airport (WSZ), also in New Zealand is the fifth nearest airport to Delaware Bay and is 170 km (106 miles) away.
