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Delaware Bay Point Surf Forecast
/ Nelson – Tasman Bay (18 surf breaks) /
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Delaware Bay Point surfForecast / Nelson – Tasman Bay / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 26 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Delaware Bay Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Delaware Bay Point sea temperature is
15.1° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Delaware Bay Point this week:
The surf forecast for Delaware Bay Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Delaware Bay Point in the next 16 days are 2.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (May 28) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 31st May) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Mon 1st Jun) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 2nd Jun) | 8ft (2.4m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Delaware Bay Point over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
N 14 | N 8 | NW 16 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 14 | N 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 8 | N 9 | N 10 | N 11 | N 10 | |
4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 43 | 133 | 516 | 630 | 1394 | 804 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off | off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 6:23PM2.70m | 6:43AM2.76m | 7:16PM2.79m | 7:34AM2.80m | 8:02PM2.88m | 8:19AM2.86m | 8:44PM2.98m | 9:00AM2.92m | 9:22PM3.05m | 9:39AM2.96m | 9:59PM3.10m | 10:16AM2.98m | 10:36PM3.12m | 10:53AM2.98m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:32AM0.80m | 1:00PM0.65m | 1:25AM0.72m | 1:47PM0.58m | 2:11AM0.63m | 2:28PM0.52m | 2:53AM0.55m | 3:08PM0.46m | 3:32AM0.48m | 3:45PM0.42m | 4:10AM0.44m | 4:23PM0.41m | 4:47AM0.43m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 |
 | 5:08 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | 5:05 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 19 | 41 | 17 | |
Temp °C | 16 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
14 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | NW 4 | NE 5 | NE 4 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 14 | N 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 8 | N 9 | N 10 | N 11 | — |
 kJ | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 43 | 133 | 516 | 630 | 1394 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 14 | N 8 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 15 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 13 | N 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 2 | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 804 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 97 | 97 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 93 | 97 | 57 | 93 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 114 | 115 | 119 |
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The above surf forecast table for Delaware Bay Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Delaware Bay Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Delaware Bay Point 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 (Delaware Bay Point) 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 Delaware Bay Point 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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