Ruby Bay Surf Forecast
/ Nelson – Tasman Bay (18 surf breaks) / New Zealand (440 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (41.21° S 173.09° E)
Ruby Bay Surf Forecast / Nelson – Tasman Bay / New Zealand
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Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Nelson - Tasman Bay
Continuing clean conditions at Ruby Bay (light winds from the N at Tasman42 4 km from Ruby Bay). no significant swell
Actual: 43 min ago
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ruby Bay this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Ruby Bay in the next 7 days are 1.2m 5s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 0AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 0AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m)5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ruby Bay over the next 7 days.
Rating (10 max) |
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Swell Height Map |
| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) |
| Period(s) (?) |
Wave (?)Graph  |
| Energy(?) |
Wind (km/h) |
| Wind State(?) |
High Tide / height (m) |
Low Tide / height (m) |
| Summary |
Rain (mm) |
| High °C |
| Low °C |
| Chill °C (?) |
| Sunrise |
| Sunset |
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Mon 20 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM |
 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||||
NNW | N | N | N | N | NW | N | ESE | ESE | SE | N | N | NW | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| 9 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 |
| 29 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 61 | 25 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
SW | NE | SSE | SSW | N | SSW | SSW | W | S | S | SE | SSW | SSW | SSW | SSW | S | SSW | SSW | SSW | NW | SW | E | NE |
| glass | glass | glass | cross- off | glass | glass | off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | glass | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | glass | glass | glass | glass | on |
3:46PM 3.34 | 4:02AM 3.41 | 4:39PM 3.26 | 4:59AM 3.35 | 5:44PM 3.23 | 5:59AM 3.33 | 6:57PM 3.30 | 6:58AM 3.38 | 8:02PM 3.46 | 7:53AM 3.49 | 8:54PM 3.66 | 8:46AM 3.64 | |||||||||||
9:03AM 1.55 | 9:33PM 1.57 | 9:59AM 1.64 | 10:41PM 1.67 | 10:59AM 1.66 | 11:51PM 1.67 | 11:59AM 1.62 | 12:51AM 1.58 | 12:56PM 1.54 | 1:43AM 1.44 | 1:50PM 1.42 | 2:29AM 1.26 | |||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for Mapua, New Zealand which is 4 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Ruby Bay.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Mon 20 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM |
 | |  |  | |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |  |  | |
| some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | light rain | mod. rain | mod. rain |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 8 | 8 |
| 11 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
| 9 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
| 11 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 12 | 6 | 13 | 15 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 11 |
| 7:50 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:45 | - |
| - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Cool air temperatures (max 11°C on Mon morning, min 3°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Cool air temperatures (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 4°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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 7 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Nelson - Tasman Bay? If you are looking for accommodation near Ruby Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Nelson - Tasman Bay, consider staying in Nelson which is 17 km (11 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Blenheim which is 80 km (50 miles) away
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