Delaware Bay Point surf break

Delaware Bay Point surfForecast / Nelson – Tasman Bay / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Tuesday 26 Aug 2025 NZST
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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
12.6° C
(Which is 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 28) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Delaware Bay Point in the next 12 days are 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 31) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 31) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Thu 28th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 7s
Best Surf12PM (Mon 1st Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Most Powerful12PM (Sun 31st Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Delaware Bay Point over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Thu afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Fri night, near gales from the NNW by Sat night).

Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
2
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
NNW
0.2
NNW
0.2
NNW
0.3
N
0.3
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
1.7
NNW
1.6
NNW
1.6
NW
1.7
NW
1.3
NNW
1.7
NW
2.1
NNW
3
NNW
2.3
NNW
2.4
NW
1.9
NNW
1.7
NW
1.6
NW
1.6
NW
Period(s) (?)151419121311106789106710111415141410
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)24185827302318126400004071623158801546000
Wind
(km/h)
0
SW
5
NNW
5
SSW
5
WSW
10
N
5
S
5
W
30
NW
10
W
20
W
20
WNW
15
WSW
15
WNW
25
NW
55
NNW
20
W
35
W
25
W
15
W
20
WSW
20
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassglassoffcross-
off
cross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:37AM
3.26
11:51PM
3.33
12:10PM
3.20
12:24AM
3.21
12:43PM
3.10
12:57AM
3.05
1:17PM
2.96
1:32AM
2.86
1:54PM
2.79
2:12AM
2.67
2:39PM
2.61
3:03AM
2.48
3:39PM
2.46
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:39PM
0.16
5:59AM
0.14
6:13PM
0.25
6:32AM
0.26
6:47PM
0.39
7:05AM
0.42
7:23PM
0.57
7:42AM
0.62
8:03PM
0.77
8:23AM
0.82
8:51PM
0.98
9:17AM
1.01
9:58PM
1.13
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Sunrise7:01--6:58--6:58--6:56--6:54--6:52--6:50--
Sunset-5:54--5:55--5:57--5:58--5:59--6:00--6:00-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--------3----31521----
Temp. °C121281212912141214131112121298810129
Feels °C (?)1010710978810886775402676
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Information about the Delaware Bay Point Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Delaware Bay Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Nelson - Tasman Bay? If you are looking for accommodation near Delaware Bay Point, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Nelson - Tasman Bay, consider staying in Nelson which is 20 km (12 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Blenheim which is 58 km (36 miles) away

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