Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Nelson - Tasman Bay
- Lulls but waist to shoulder high sets and only two out scoring some nice steep and even hollowish waves at Inner Cut.
- Waist to shoulder local windswell but the onshore wind is stronger than forecast at hight tide. Too choppy. Should improve.
Secret spot?We can hide it! Ruby Bay Surf Forecast / Nelson – Tasman Bay / New Zealand2 – 7 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Saturday 18 May 2013 NZSTRuby Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots. |
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) |
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| Period (s) (?) | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | ||||||
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| Energy (?) | 159 | 105 | 64 | 36 | 33 | 41 | 60 | 60 | 193 | 147 | 86 | 39 | 18 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 2 | ||||||
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Wind (km/h) |
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| Wind State (?) | glass | cross- on |
cross | cross | cross- on |
cross- off |
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cross | cross- off |
glass | on | cross- on |
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High Tide / height (m) |
5:20AM 3.32 |
5:46PM 3.36 |
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6:25AM 3.45 |
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6:50PM 3.51 |
7:21AM 3.64 |
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7:50PM 3.72 |
8:12AM 3.85 |
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8:45PM 3.98 |
9:01AM 4.04 |
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9:34PM 4.21 |
9:50AM 4.19 |
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10:21PM 4.40 |
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Low Tide / height (m) |
11:24AM 1.44 |
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11:47PM 1.48 |
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12:24PM 1.28 |
12:51AM 1.30 |
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1:17PM 1.08 |
1:44AM 1.07 |
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2:06PM 0.89 |
2:32AM 0.83 |
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2:55PM 0.72 |
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3:18AM 0.64 |
3:44PM 0.59 |
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Note: the tide data above is for Mapua, New Zealand which is 4 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Ruby Bay. New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph
Key to wind character - offshore winds at Ruby Bay blow from the SW
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Today's Ruby Bay sea temperature is 15.5 °C (Statistics for 18 May 1981-2005 - mean: 14.5 max: 15.6 min: 12.6 °C) |
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| Summary | clear | some clouds | rain shwrs | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | ||||||
| Rain (mm) | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 5 | 15 | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||
| High °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 10 | ||||||
| Low °C | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 9 | ||||||
| Chill °C (?) | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 9 | ||||||
| Sunrise | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | ||||||
| Sunset | - | 17:14 | - | - | 17:13 | - | - | 17:13 | - | - | 17:12 | - | - | 17:10 | - | - | 17:10 | - | ||||||
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Information about the Ruby Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ruby Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 2-7 days. A general guide to surfing at Ruby Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ruby Bay 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 (Ruby Bay) 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 Ruby Bay 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 Ruby Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Nelson (Tasman Bay), consider staying in Nelson which is 17 km (11 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Blenheim which is 80 km (50 miles) away
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