
Surf Forecasts:
Delaware Bay Point surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NNW swell with 881 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period with NNW swell.
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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Delaware Bay Point in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Delaware Bay Point over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 4°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Mon afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Fri 17 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 16 | NNW 18 | NW 18 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NNW 15 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 16 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
0 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 11 | 138 | 615 | 168 | 164 | 94 | 50 | 768 | 96 | 64 | 29 | 8 | 4 | 4 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | cross |
High Tide | 6:13AM2.82m | 6:51PM2.93m | 7:21AM2.91m | 7:56PM3.09m | 8:25AM3.05m | 8:54PM3.28m | 9:22AM3.18m | 9:48PM3.44m | 10:15AM3.29m | 10:38PM3.55m | 11:04AM3.35m | 11:26PM3.59m | 11:50AM3.34m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:00AM0.73m | 12:33PM0.60m | 1:12AM0.61m | 1:39PM0.49m | 2:16AM0.44m | 2:39PM0.34m | 3:13AM0.26m | 3:32PM0.19m | 4:05AM0.10m | 4:22PM0.08m | 4:53AM0.00m | 5:08PM0.03m | 5:39AM-0.02m | 5:53PM0.05m | |||||||
— | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | |
— | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 6 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 14 |
Feels °C | 3 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 16 | NNW 18 | NW 18 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NNW 15 | NW 15 | — | — | NNW 8 | NW 20 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | — | NW 16 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 14 |
39 | 31 | 48 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 22 | 9 | — | — | 168 | 15 | 94 | 50 | — | 121 | 64 | 29 | 56 | 33 | 33 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 21 | NW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 20 | — | NW 11 | NW 17 | — | — | NW 16 | NW 16 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 |
18 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | 33 | 101 | — | — | 85 | 61 | 8 | 4 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 19 | NW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 35 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 8 | — | NNW 7 | — | — | NNW 16 | NNW 6 | SSW 2 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 11 | 138 | 615 | — | 164 | — | — | 768 | 96 | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 93 | 93 | 99 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 123 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 117 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 57 | 57 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Nelson - Tasman Bay | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
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 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.
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











