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Rabbit Island surf Forecast / Nelson – Tasman Bay / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 19 Mar 2024 NZDT
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Rabbit Island surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rabbit Island sea temperature is 18.9°C (Statistics for 19 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 16.8 °C max: 18.0 °C min: 15.0 °C)
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Rabbit Island surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rabbit Island sea temperature is 18.9°C (Statistics for 19 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 16.8 °C max: 18.0 °C min: 15.0 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rabbit Island this week:

The surf forecast for Rabbit Island over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 25) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rabbit Island in the next 12 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 25) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 26) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Mon 25th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 6s
Best Surf 7PM (Mon 25th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 6s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 25th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rabbit Island over the next 12 days.

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Tue
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sun
31
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
ENE
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.5
NNW
0.8
N
0.5
N
0.3
N
0.1
N
0.5
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.3
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
1.3
NW
1
NW
1.2
NNW
2
NNW
0.9
N
0.6
N
0.3
N
0.5
ESE
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.7
ESE
0.6
SE
0.2
ENE
0.1
N
0.1
N
Period(s) (?)31319181817184555154141518181665677674146151712434148
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)73776661027114474455651015390069298841463180041
Wind
(km/h)
15
N
5
S
0
SSE
10
NNE
5
SSW
0
WNW
10
NNE
0
SW
0
W
5
NNE
5
SSW
5
SW
5
NNE
10
SSW
5
SW
15
NNE
10
SW
5
W
5
WSW
5
SW
5
NNE
15
NW
0
SSE
5
WSW
10
N
5
S
5
S
10
NNE
5
SW
5
SSW
10
NNE
5
SSW
0
SW
10
NNE
5
S
0
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
off
glassonoffglassonglassglassglassoffglassonoffglassonoffglasscross-
off
cross-
off
glasscrossglassglassonoffglassoncross-
off
glassonoffglassonglassglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:49PM
2.97
8:06AM
3.14
8:08PM
3.06
9:06AM
3.36
9:04PM
3.24
9:48AM
3.56
9:48PM
3.43
10:22AM
3.73
10:26PM
3.60
10:53AM
3.86
11:01PM
3.74
11:22AM
3.95
11:34PM
3.85
11:49AM
3.99
12:07AM
3.93
12:17PM
3.99
12:39AM
3.96
12:47PM
3.92
1:11AM
3.94
1:19PM
3.81
1:41AM
3.86
1:54PM
3.66
2:13AM
3.72
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:52AM
1.83
2:02PM
1.57
2:20AM
1.69
2:55PM
1.40
3:18AM
1.46
3:36PM
1.24
3:58AM
1.22
4:11PM
1.11
4:30AM
1.02
4:42PM
0.99
4:58AM
0.88
5:10PM
0.89
5:23AM
0.81
5:38PM
0.81
5:48AM
0.80
6:06PM
0.76
6:15AM
0.83
6:36PM
0.78
6:44AM
0.90
7:09PM
0.88
7:15AM
1.01
7:46PM
1.05
7:51AM
1.16
Tue
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sun
31
Sunrise--7:30--7:31--7:31--7:33--7:33--7:35--7:35--7:37--7:37--7:39--7:39--7:41
Sunset7:39--7:38--7:37--7:35--7:34--7:31--7:30--7:28--7:27--7:24--7:22--7:22--
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Rain (mm)
--------73-----------411115-2--------
Temp. °C161114141014161313141317181218181419191520191518191313131015161117161215
Feels °C (?)129111191214131314121517111616131818141917161717121010913131015141114

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Rabbit Island Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Rabbit Island provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Rabbit Island can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rabbit Island 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 (Rabbit Island) 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 Rabbit Island 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Nelson - Tasman Bay? If you are looking for accommodation near Rabbit Island, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Nelson - Tasman Bay, consider staying in Nelson which is 11 km (7 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Blenheim which is 73 km (45 miles) away

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