Delaware Bay (East end) Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.16° S 173.46° E

Delaware Bay (East end) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 28 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Delaware Bay (East end) sea temperature is
16.5°C
3.1° 

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 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 28 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 1 Nov, 7PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 6s period, NNW swell with 393 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 28 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period with NNW swell.

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

The surf forecast for Delaware Bay (East end) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 28) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period. 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 16 days are 2.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 01) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 28) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 28th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 28th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 1st Nov)7.5ft (2.3m) 6s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Wed night, fresh winds from the WSW by Fri afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the NNW by Sun afternoon).

Wednesday
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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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WSW
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High Tide
11:51AM3.56m
00:12AM3.45m
12:34PM3.51m
00:57AM3.32m
1:21PM3.38m
1:47AM3.13m
2:13PM3.20m
2:43AM2.91m
3:12PM3.00m
3:49AM2.71m
4:22PM2.84m
5:05AM2.60m
5:38PM2.77m
Low Tide
5:39AM-0.07m
6:03PM-0.02m
6:21AM0.00m
6:47PM0.07m
7:04AM0.14m
7:34PM0.22m
7:52AM0.34m
8:27PM0.42m
8:47AM0.55m
9:29PM0.62m
9:53AM0.75m
10:44PM0.75m
11:11AM0.86m
00:04AM0.76m
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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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