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Schnappers Point

Schnappers Point

Schnappers Point

1:14 am 25 Apr 2009


Delaware Bay Point ratings
Quality on a good day: 4.0
Consistency of surf: 2.5
Difficulty level: 3.5
Wind and kite surfing: 3.0
Crowds: 3.5

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Delaware Bay Point Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(New-Zealand – Nelson – Tasman Bay)

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Name: Delaware Bay Point
Type: point
Reliability: fairly consistent
Best Swell: NW Offshore Wind: SSW

Delaware Bay Point in Nelson is a quite exposed point break that has reasonably consistent surf. Spring and Summer provide the optimum conditions. Offshore winds are from the south. Clean groundswells prevail and the ideal swell direction is from the north.The break here is a left hand point. Best around mid tide when the tide is falling. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up. Watch out for dangerous rips.

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Overall Delaware Bay Point Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution

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Visitor Reviews of Delaware Bay Point


Rob Davies from NEW ZEALAND writes:

When there is a big NW swell and light or offshore winds (sadly, not all that common) the bar at Delaware Bay offers an excellent very hollow left hander that pitches over gravel in just a foot or two of water. Try and avoid a potentially neck-breaking head-plant but otherwise the gravel usually makes for a reasonably soft landing. This is a good thing because at least half the time, being dumped on the bar is exactly how your ride will end. If you don't fancy the prospect of being worked, sit wide of the action and pick off the bigger set waves. These provide an easy take-off and a very long left hand wall and an easy exit, but no tube.

Delaware Bay is well checking when Schnapper is at least head-high on the sets and too crowded.

It's a long walk across the estuary from where you park (about a mile) and you will have to cross and re-cross a fast flowing and cold river two or three times. At least this keeps the numbers down. It's almost impossible to see Delaware Bay from any vantage points apart from a very distant obstructed view from the road out to Cable Bay.

2010-03-06

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Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Delaware Bay Point:

  (click location name for more details)
Closest break Cable Bay 1 mi
Second closest break Delaware Bay 1 mi
Third closest break The Glen 4 mi
Fourth closest break Magnets 4 mi
Fifth closest break Schnappers Point 4 mi

Wave buoys nearest to Delaware Bay Point:
Closest wave buoy SW Hawaii Buoy 4416 mi
Second closest wave buoy W Hawaii Buoy 4469 mi
Third closest wave buoy NW Hawaii Buoy 4713 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 Point:
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 14 mi
Fourth closest tide station Croiselles, South Island, New Zealand(2) 14 mi
Fifth closest tide station Elaine Bay, New Zealand 19 mi

snow forecast website

Ski Resorts closest to Delaware Bay Point:
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

city weather forecast website

Town and city forecasts close to Delaware Bay Point:
Closest city location Nelson (New Zealand) 12 mi
Second closest city location Richmond (New Zealand) 18 mi
Third closest city location Mapua (New Zealand) 19 mi
Fourth closest city location Motueka (New Zealand) 22 mi
Fifth closest city location Brightwater (New Zealand) 23 mi
  • The closest passenger airport to Delaware Bay Point is Nelson Airport (NSN) in New Zealand, 24 km (15 miles) away (directly).
  • The second nearest airport to Delaware Bay Point is Woodbourne Airport (BHE), also in New Zealand, 53 km (33 miles) away.
  • Third is Wellington International Airport (WLG) in New Zealand, 115 km (71 miles) away.
  • Paraparaumu Airport (PPQ) in New Zealand is 133 km (83 miles) away.
  • Westport Airport (WSZ), also in New Zealand is the fifth nearest airport to Delaware Bay Point and is 168 km (104 miles) away.
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