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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
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Wednesday 15 Apr 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Rabbit Island surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rabbit Island sea temperature is
18.9° C
(Which is 3.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rabbit Island this week:
The surf forecast for Rabbit Island over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 18) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rabbit Island in the next 16 days are 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 18) at 6PM. 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 Saturday (Apr 18) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sat 18th Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sat 18th Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 18th Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rabbit Island over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 69mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 60 | 81 | 323 | 671 | 408 | 138 | 107 | 94 | 41 | 17 | 8 | 3 | 31 | 24 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | glass | off | glass | cross- on | on | on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:54PM 3.73 | 9:03AM 4.00 | 9:38PM 3.98 | 9:42AM 4.18 | 10:19PM 4.19 | 10:23AM 4.26 | 10:59PM 4.31 | 11:06AM 4.26 | 11:39PM 4.31 | 11:50AM 4.16 | 12:21AM 4.20 | 12:39PM 3.97 | 1:06AM 4.00 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:20PM 0.99 | 2:42AM 0.85 | 2:58PM 0.74 | 3:22AM 0.63 | 3:35PM 0.57 | 4:00AM 0.48 | 4:14PM 0.50 | 4:39AM 0.43 | 4:56PM 0.54 | 5:20AM 0.49 | 5:41PM 0.66 | 6:05AM 0.67 | 6:32PM 0.85 | ||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:47 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 11 | 12 | 6 | - | 2 | - | - | 5 | 33 | 10 | 6 | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 12 |
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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 16 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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