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Empty Right, Schnappers Point

4:03 pm 1 May 2011

The Cut-Nelson Harbour ratings
Quality on a good day: 2.5
Consistency of surf: 1.5
Difficulty level: 2.0
Crowds: 3.5
Accommodation: 5.0

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The Cut-Nelson Harbour Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(New-Zealand – Nelson – Tasman Bay)

The Cut-Nelson Harbour photo

Photo credit: Dave Scranney
Surf Break: The Cut-Nelson Harbour

The Cut-Nelson Harbour photo

Photo credit: Dave Scranney
Surf Break: The Cut-Nelson Harbour

the lighthouse, The Cut-Nelson Harbour photo

Photo credit: Local Boy
Surf Break: The Cut-Nelson Harbour

Name: The Cut-Nelson Harbour
Type: reef
Reliability: inconsistent
Best Swell: N Offshore Wind: SE

The Cut-Nelson Harbour in Nelson is a fairly exposed reef break that has unreliable waves. Spring and Summer provide the best conditions. The best wind direction is from the southeast. Groundswells are more common than windswells and the best swell direction is from the north. A right hand reef break. Best around mid tide when the tide is falling. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded.

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Overall The Cut-Nelson Harbour Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution

IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.

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Visitor Reviews of The Cut-Nelson Harbour


Rob Davies from NEW ZEALAND writes:

I shouldn't really review a place I have never surfed, but what the heck. My mate from Nelson has surfed The Cut and sent me an email which I'll quote below:

"This is a sweet and deceptively powerful wave. A gem in Nelson that works on a Westerly and even a NW. The paddle out is far too long, the other two riders had a dinghy. This is a good idea as once you are out it takes a while for your arms and shoulders to recover."

I've got a lot of respect for the whole Nelson area. It's totally off the map for most surfers but when it is working (NW swell needed) the surf is classy.

Twice in 2009 I set off on big trips out of the Nelson area to surf Kaikoura one trip and Gissie and East Cape on the other.

4 weeks on the road in total, and inevitably some great waves, but both times I had better waves in the Nelson area. Go figure.

2010-03-11

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Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to The Cut-Nelson Harbour:

  (click location name for more details)
Closest break Rabbit Island 6 mi
Second closest break Schnappers Point 7 mi
Third closest break The Glen 8 mi
Fourth closest break Ruby Bay 10 mi
Fifth closest break Cable Bay 11 mi

Wave buoys nearest to The Cut-Nelson Harbour:

Closest wave buoy SW Hawaii Buoy 4427 mi
Second closest wave buoy W Hawaii Buoy 4480 mi
Third closest wave buoy NW Hawaii Buoy 4723 mi
Fourth closest wave buoy NW Hawaii Buoy 4784 mi
Fifth closest wave buoy N Hawaii 1 Buoy 4936 mi

Tide stations nearest to The Cut-Nelson Harbour:

Closest tide station Nelson, New Zealand 0 mi
Second closest tide station Nelson, New Zealand (2) 0 mi
Third closest tide station Mapua, New Zealand 9 mi
Fourth closest tide station Mapua, New Zealand(2) 9 mi
Fifth closest tide station Motueka, New Zealand 16 mi

snow forecast website

Ski Resorts closest to The Cut-Nelson Harbour:

Closest ski area Rainbow (New Zealand) 47 mi
Second closest ski area Mount Lyford (New Zealand) 81 mi
Third closest ski area Hanmer (New Zealand) 83 mi
Fourth closest ski area Manganui (New Zealand) 142 mi
Fifth closest ski area Temple Basin (New Zealand) 144 mi

city weather forecast website

Town and city forecasts close to The Cut-Nelson Harbour:

Closest city location Nelson (New Zealand) 1 mi
Second closest city location Richmond (New Zealand) 6 mi
Third closest city location Mapua (New Zealand) 9 mi
Fourth closest city location Brightwater (New Zealand) 11 mi
Fifth closest city location Wakefield (New Zealand) 15 mi
  • The closest passenger airport to The Cut-Nelson Harbour is Nelson Airport (NSN) in New Zealand, 5 km (3 miles) away (directly).
  • The second nearest airport to The Cut-Nelson Harbour is Woodbourne Airport (BHE), also in New Zealand, 58 km (36 miles) away.
  • Third is Wellington International Airport (WLG) in New Zealand, 129 km (80 miles) away.
  • Paraparaumu Airport (PPQ) in New Zealand is 150 km (93 miles) away.
  • Westport Airport (WSZ), also in New Zealand is the fifth nearest airport to The Cut-Nelson Harbour and is 150 km (93 miles) away.
The Cut-Nelson Harbour break location map and break info
This is the Surf-Forecast page for The Cut-Nelson Harbour, New-Zealand - Nelson - Tasman Bay. Use the tab navigation above to view The Cut-Nelson Harbour sea temperature, The Cut-Nelson Harbour photographs, The Cut-Nelson Harbour detailed swell predictions, wind and weather forecasts, The Cut-Nelson Harbour webcams, current wind from New-Zealand - Nelson - Tasman Bay live weather stations and The Cut-Nelson Harbour tide predictions. The New Zealand swell maps link will open up the big picture showing New Zealand and the surrounding seas. These swell maps can be animated to show the different swell components, wave energy, wave period, wave heights, together with wind and weather forecasts, current weather and sea state observations from New Zealand wave-buoys, passing ships and coastal weather stations. Each of the forecast pages for this surf break feature a global and regional wavefinder tool to locate the best surf conditions in the area around The Cut-Nelson Harbour.