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Magnets surfForecast / Nelson – Tasman Bay / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Wednesday 06 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Magnets surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Magnets sea temperature is
16.5° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Magnets this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Magnets in the next 16 days are 4.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 6PM. 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 10s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 8th May) | 15ft (4.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Magnets over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 69mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, near gales from the N by Fri afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wed 13 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 12 | NW 14 | NE 4 | NNW 2 | NNW 15 | NW 14 | NW 15 | NW 15 | NW 15 | |
40 | 186 | 339 | 604 | 1234 | 1397 | 2498 | 1352 | 647 | 281 | 135 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | off | glassy | on | |
High Tide | 00:34AM2.88m | 12:54PM2.67m | 1:17AM2.75m | 1:41PM2.54m | 2:07AM2.63m | 2:37PM2.43m | 3:06AM2.56m | 3:44PM2.39m | 4:13AM2.55m | 4:53PM2.45m | 5:18AM2.63m | 5:57PM2.59m | 6:18AM2.78m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:48AM0.63m | 7:01PM0.69m | 7:33AM0.76m | 7:48PM0.82m | 8:26AM0.86m | 8:44PM0.92m | 9:29AM0.91m | 9:52PM0.97m | 10:39AM0.86m | 11:04PM0.91m | 11:45AM0.73m | 00:09AM0.78m | 12:42PM0.54m | ||||||||
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 | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — |
 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:19 |
1 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 19 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 11 |
14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 10 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NW 14 | NW 12 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 15 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 15 | NW 15 | NW 15 |
 kJ | 40 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 647 | 281 | 135 | 47 | 224 | 70 | 73 | 34 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 14 | — | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 15 | NW 14 | E 6 | NE 4 | — |
| kJ | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 54 | — | — | 23 | 17 | 8 | 21 | 8 | 1 | 1 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | NE 5 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | — | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | NW 9 | — | — | NE 4 | NNW 2 | — | — | SE 3 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 186 | 339 | 604 | 1234 | 1397 | 2498 | 1352 | — | 7 | 4 | 152 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 5 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 99 | 126 | 168 | 162 | 147 | 174 | 268 | 28 | 132 | 6 | 55 | 99 | 165 | 165 | 134 | 55 | 55 | 95 | 92 | 55 | 55 |
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Information about the Magnets Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Magnets provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Magnets can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Magnets 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 (Magnets) 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 Magnets 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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