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Rabbit Island Surf Forecast
/ Nelson – Tasman Bay (18 surf breaks) /
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Rabbit Island surfForecast / Nelson – Tasman Bay / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 17 Sep 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rabbit Island this week:
The surf forecast for Rabbit Island over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rabbit Island in the next 12 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 21) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 21) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Thu 18th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Thu 18th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sun 21st Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rabbit Island over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 5°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 80mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 0 | 0 | 230 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 28 | 487 | 1387 | 625 | 375 | 325 | 113 | 55 | 153 | 114 | 47 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | on | glass | glass | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | glass | glass | on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 7:07PM 3.28 | 7:14AM 3.22 | 8:08PM 3.53 | 8:14AM 3.42 | 8:51PM 3.75 | 9:01AM 3.62 | 9:27PM 3.92 | 9:41AM 3.80 | 10:01PM 4.03 | 10:17AM 3.92 | 10:32PM 4.08 | 10:50AM 3.99 | 11:03PM 4.07 | 11:23AM 4.01 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:03AM 1.38 | 1:23PM 1.48 | 1:59AM 1.16 | 2:22PM 1.26 | 2:42AM 0.97 | 3:05PM 1.04 | 3:19AM 0.82 | 3:40PM 0.87 | 3:53AM 0.74 | 4:10PM 0.76 | 4:24AM 0.71 | 4:38PM 0.73 | 4:55AM 0.73 | ||||||||||
Wed 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:13 | ||
| Sunset | 6:17 | - | - | 6:19 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:23 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | 9 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 18 | 34 | 3 | 6 | 16 | - | - | - | 1 | ||
| Temp. °C | 18 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Nelson - Tasman Bay
The wind is still cross-on at Rabbit Island (moderate winds from the N at NelsonAeroAws 7 km from Rabbit Island). No surfable waves
1 h 31 min ago
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Information about the Rabbit Island Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Rabbit Island provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Rabbit Island can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rabbit Island 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 (Rabbit Island) 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 Rabbit Island 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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