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Rabbit Island surf break

Rabbit Island surfForecast / Nelson – Tasman Bay / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 25 Nov 2025 NZDT
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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
18.3° C
 (Which is 3.9°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 26) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rabbit Island in the next 12 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 26) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 27) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 26th Nov)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 26th Nov)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 26th Nov)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rabbit Island over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Mon
01
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
1.7
N
1.7
N
1.2
N
1.1
N
1.7
N
1.1
N
0.9
N
1.3
NNW
0.6
N
0.3
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.9
NW
0.9
NNW
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.5
N
Period(s) (?)12161616777677667614135511103
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)35552623101388330310750104335443842226
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSE
0
S
10
NE
5
NE
20
N
15
N
0
ESE
5
NNE
10
N
0
WNW
0
SSW
5
N
5
SW
5
WSW
5
NNE
10
SW
5
NNE
15
NNE
0
S
5
NW
15
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		glassonglassoncross-
on		glassononglassglassonglassglassglassoffononglassglasson
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:34AM
3.58
1:48PM
3.72
2:18AM
3.49
2:30PM
3.58
3:08AM
3.38
3:21PM
3.47
4:05AM
3.29
4:20PM
3.42
5:07AM
3.27
5:26PM
3.45
6:10AM
3.32
6:30PM
3.55
7:13AM
3.46
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:32AM
1.22
7:31PM
1.26
8:15AM
1.27
8:19PM
1.38
9:01AM
1.33
9:17PM
1.47
9:51AM
1.40
10:23PM
1.49
10:52AM
1.45
11:34PM
1.42
12:04PM
1.42
12:39AM
1.28
1:14PM
1.28
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Mon
01
Sunrise-5:52--5:50--5:50--5:50--5:50--5:48--5:48-
Sunset--8:36--8:37--8:37--8:38--8:40--8:42--8:43
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
---544--75-------41--
Temp. °C141717161718171818172323162122161717161918
Feels °C (?)131515151518191718192223161821131515171816
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Nelson - Tasman Bay? If you are looking for accommodation near Rabbit Island, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Nelson - Tasman Bay, consider staying in Nelson which is 11 km (7 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Blenheim which is 73 km (45 miles) away

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