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Ruby Bay Surf Forecast
/ Nelson – Tasman Bay (18 surf breaks) /
Ruby Bay surf Forecast / Nelson – Tasman Bay / New Zealand
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ruby Bay this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Ruby Bay in the next 12 days are 0.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Friday (Apr 26) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Fri 26th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ruby Bay over the next 12 days.
Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 5 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 13 | 5 | 16 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 14 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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| Energy (?) | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 69 | 198 | 477 | 144 | 81 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | on | off | glass | on | off | glass | glass | off | off | on | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- off | off | glass | off | off | cross- on | off | glass | on | glass | glass | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:22AM 3.86 | 11:47PM 4.02 | 11:58AM 3.77 | 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 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:11PM 0.85 | 5:21AM 0.91 | 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 | ||||||||||||||
Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | 10 | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 13 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 16 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 5 |
| Feels °C (?) | 7 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 13 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 1 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 6°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 3°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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.
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