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

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Saturday 27 Apr 2024 NZST
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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 16.6°C (Statistics for 27 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 15.2 °C max: 16.5 °C min: 14.0 °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 16.6°C (Statistics for 27 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 15.2 °C max: 16.5 °C min: 14.0 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rabbit Island this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Rabbit Island in the next 12 days are 0.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 29) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (May 01) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful12AM (Mon 29th Apr)0.5ft (0.1m) 16s

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

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Sat
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thu
09
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 (?)
0.1
N
0.1
NW
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.2
NNW
0.2
NNW
0.2
NNW
0.1
NW
0.1
NW
0.1
NW
0.4
ESE
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.2
ENE
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.3
N
0.3
N
0.2
N
0.2
N
0.1
N
0.3
NE
0.3
N
0.1
N
0.1
NE
0.4
SE
0.1
N
Period(s) (?)111555161615151413131314101214121212316144131355565565439
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)200055444433400000035403355230350101
Wind
(km/h)
5
NW
5
SSW
5
SSW
5
NNE
5
SSW
5
SSW
5
NE
5
SSW
5
SW
5
NNW
10
SW
5
SW
10
NW
15
SW
5
SW
10
NNE
5
SW
5
SSW
10
NNE
5
S
5
SSW
5
NNE
5
SSW
5
SW
10
NNE
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
NNE
5
SSW
5
SSW
5
NNW
5
SSW
5
S
5
N
5
S
5
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
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on
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High Tide
/ height (m)
12:19AM
3.92
12:38PM
3.64
12:54AM
3.75
1:23PM
3.49
1:36AM
3.55
2:17PM
3.32
2:31AM
3.37
3:27PM
3.21
3:46AM
3.27
4:46PM
3.20
5:15AM
3.34
6:01PM
3.33
6:29AM
3.57
7:07PM
3.57
7:28AM
3.83
8:05PM
3.84
8:17AM
4.06
8:57PM
4.09
9:04AM
4.21
9:45PM
4.26
9:49AM
4.27
10:29PM
4.34
10:33AM
4.24
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:49PM
0.96
5:56AM
1.00
6:32PM
1.11
6:35AM
1.15
7:20PM
1.25
7:26AM
1.34
8:15PM
1.36
8:36AM
1.50
9:19PM
1.44
10:07AM
1.53
10:36PM
1.43
11:34AM
1.38
11:57PM
1.30
12:41PM
1.12
1:04AM
1.06
1:33PM
0.85
1:59AM
0.81
2:20PM
0.65
2:46AM
0.61
3:04PM
0.55
3:29AM
0.50
3:47PM
0.55
4:11AM
0.51
Sat
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thu
09
Sunrise--7:11--7:13--7:13--7:15--7:16--7:16--7:18--7:18--7:20--7:20--7:22--7:22
Sunset5:37--5:37--5:35--5:34--5:32--5:31--5:30--5:29--5:28--5:27--5:25--5:24--
clearclearclearclearclearclearclearclearclearclearclearpart cloudrain showersrain showersclearclearclearclearclearclearclearclearclearclearclearclearclearclearclearclearclearclearclearclearclearclear
Rain (mm)
------------12----------------------
Temp. °C169151510141411161712171681212914149121281514915141015161115161113
Feels °C (?)1371313812131014151014134109712117101061411713129131491414912

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 5°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Mon 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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