Delaware Bay (East end) Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.16° S 173.46° E

Delaware Bay (East end) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 28 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Delaware Bay (East end) sea temperature is
12.9°C
0.3° 

Delaware Bay (East end) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Delaware Bay (East end) surf forecast from 27 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 28 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 18s period, NNW swell with 30 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Delaware Bay (East end) this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Delaware Bay (East end) in the next 16 days are 0.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 28) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 8s period and expected on Monday (Sep 28) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 28th Sep)0.5ft (0.2m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Delaware Bay (East end) over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
28
Tuesday
29
Wednesday
30
Thursday
1
Friday
2
Saturday
3
Sunday
4
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
0.7
NW
7
0.3
NW
16
0.4
NNW
3
0.3
NW
15
0.3
NW
15
0.4
NW
2
0.4
NW
5
0.4
NW
5
0.4
NNW
5
0.4
NNW
5
0.2
NNW
4
0.4
NNW
5
0.4
NNW
5
0.4
NNW
5
0.4
NW
5
0.2
NNW
4
0.1
NW
17
0.1
NW
17
0.1
NW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
1
0
0
8
10
2
9
8
10
0
2
0
0
0
Wind (km/h)
20
W
25
W
15
SW
10
SW
15
NNW
5
S
0
SSW
10
NNW
10
SW
10
WSW
10
NNW
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
N
15
SW
5
SE
5
ENE
10
SE
5
SE
5
SW
0
W
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
off
glassy
on
cross-off
cross-off
on
off
cross-off
on
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
High Tide
11:36AM3.47m
11:52PM3.52m
12:13PM3.50m
00:30AM3.48m
12:52PM3.45m
1:11AM3.35m
1:34PM3.32m
1:57AM3.15m
2:22PM3.13m
2:49AM2.91m
3:20PM2.92m
3:55AM2.68m
4:32PM2.74m
Low Tide
5:44PM-0.01m
6:03AM-0.08m
6:22PM-0.00m
6:40AM-0.01m
7:01PM0.09m
7:20AM0.13m
7:44PM0.25m
8:04AM0.34m
8:33PM0.47m
8:56AM0.58m
9:34PM0.70m
10:01AM0.81m
10:54PM0.86m
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clear
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7:07
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7:05
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7:03
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7:01
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7:00
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6:58
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6:56
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7:27
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7:28
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7:29
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7:30
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7:31
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7:32
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7:34
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1
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Temp °C
14
14
9
15
14
10
14
14
10
14
16
11
16
15
12
16
15
11
10
12
11
Feels °C
7
8
4
12
10
8
11
11
8
11
13
9
13
13
8
15
14
10
9
11
10
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Information about the Delaware Bay (East end) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Delaware Bay (East end) 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 (East end) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Delaware Bay (East end) 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 (East end)) 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 (East end) 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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