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Delaware Bay (East end) Surf Forecast
/ Nelson – Tasman Bay (18 surf breaks) /
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Delaware Bay (East end) surfForecast / Nelson – Tasman Bay / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 05 Sep 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Delaware Bay (East end) this week:
The surf forecast for Delaware Bay (East end) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 06) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Delaware Bay (East end) in the next 12 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 05) 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 3.0m 8s period and expected on Friday (Sep 05) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sat 6th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Thu 11th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Fri 5th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Delaware Bay (East end) over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 5°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Fri morning, calm by Sat afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 4°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 05 | Saturday 06 | Sunday 07 | Monday 08 | Tuesday 09 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 0 | 0 | 342 | 127 | 34 | 8 | 16 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 385 | 424 | 567 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | glass | glass | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:17PM 2.94 | 8:41AM 2.92 | 9:00PM 3.20 | 9:23AM 3.16 | 9:40PM 3.42 | 10:02AM 3.36 | 10:19PM 3.59 | 10:42AM 3.50 | 10:58PM 3.66 | 11:21AM 3.56 | 11:38PM 3.63 | 12:01PM 3.53 | 12:20AM 3.51 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:07PM 0.67 | 2:37AM 0.51 | 2:51PM 0.42 | 3:18AM 0.24 | 3:31PM 0.19 | 3:56AM 0.01 | 4:10PM 0.01 | 4:34AM -0.14 | 4:49PM -0.10 | 5:11AM -0.20 | 5:28PM -0.12 | 5:50AM -0.16 | 6:08PM -0.03 | ||||||||
Friday 05 | Saturday 06 | Sunday 07 | Monday 08 | Tuesday 09 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:45 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:10 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 3 | 4 | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 14 | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 11 |
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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 12 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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