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Ruby Bay Surf Forecast
/ Nelson – Tasman Bay (18 surf breaks) /
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Ruby Bay surfForecast / Nelson – Tasman Bay / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 25 Mar 2026 NZDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Ruby Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ruby Bay sea temperature is
19.2° C
(Which is 2.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ruby Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Ruby Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 28) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ruby Bay in the next 16 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Monday (Mar 30) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 28th Mar) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 28th Mar) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 27th Mar) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ruby Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 89mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 5 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 15 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 8 | 5 | 7 | 69 | 627 | 1846 | 1322 | 700 | 214 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | glass | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | glass | glass | on | glass | glass | on | cross | glass | cross- off | off | off | cross- on | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:36PM 3.49 | 4:03AM 3.40 | 4:47PM 3.25 | 5:30AM 3.20 | 6:14PM 3.16 | 7:21AM 3.26 | 7:38PM 3.24 | 8:34AM 3.49 | 8:43PM 3.43 | 9:23AM 3.73 | 9:35PM 3.64 | 10:03AM 3.92 | 10:18PM 3.83 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:29PM 1.29 | 10:24AM 1.46 | 10:42PM 1.49 | 12:05PM 1.52 | 12:15AM 1.56 | 1:28PM 1.37 | 1:45AM 1.45 | 2:29PM 1.15 | 2:51AM 1.24 | 3:17PM 0.93 | 3:38AM 1.01 | 3:56PM 0.77 | |||||||||
Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:33 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:29 | - | - | 7:27 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:23 | - | - | 7:22 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 2 | 16 | 31 | 33 | 6 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 10 |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 8 |
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Information about the Ruby Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ruby Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ruby Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ruby Bay 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 (Ruby Bay) 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 Ruby Bay 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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