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Tahunanui bar surfForecast / Nelson – Tasman Bay / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Monday 09 Feb 2026 NZDT
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Tahunanui bar surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tahunanui bar sea temperature is
20.9° C
 (Which is 3.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tahunanui bar this week:

The surf forecast for Tahunanui bar over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 13) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tahunanui bar in the next 12 days are 0.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 13) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 11) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Fri 13th Feb)2ft (0.6m) 6s
Best Surf 4PM (Fri 13th Feb)2ft (0.6m) 6s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 13th Feb)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tahunanui bar over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 120mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sun
15
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
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
0.1
N
0.4
NNW
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.2
N
0.2
N
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.5
N
0.2
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
Period(s) (?)131312121131412201818161615666139812
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)333323437665201730281615213
Wind
(km/h)
5
N
5
NW
15
NNE
5
SSW
5
W
10
NNE
15
SSW
5
NNE
5
N
10
SSE
5
NNW
10
NNE
5
SE
5
NNE
5
S
15
NNE
15
NE
5
SW
10
SW
5
SW
20
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onglassoncross-
off		glasscross-
on		cross-
off		glassglassoffglassonglasscross-
on		glassoncross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		glasscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:12AM
3.59
3:36PM
3.47
3:53AM
3.40
4:26PM
3.23
4:44AM
3.22
5:29PM
3.05
5:57AM
3.08
6:45PM
2.99
7:41AM
3.10
8:00PM
3.08
8:53AM
3.28
8:59PM
3.27
9:40AM
3.52
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:00AM
1.32
9:39PM
1.35
9:53AM
1.59
10:29PM
1.53
11:15AM
1.77
11:31PM
1.67
12:44PM
1.79
12:46AM
1.71
1:54PM
1.68
2:05AM
1.61
2:48PM
1.51
3:11AM
1.39
3:33PM
1.31
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sun
15
Sunrise-6:41--6:43--6:43--6:45--6:47--6:48--6:48-
Sunset--8:38--8:37--8:37--8:35--8:34--8:32--8:30
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clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
mod rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
--------------1071372252
Temp. °C161818161719162122182121182118201919181717
Feels °C (?)161716171618152023182021182119201921171615
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Information about the Tahunanui bar Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Tahunanui bar provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Tahunanui bar can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tahunanui bar 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 (Tahunanui bar) 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 Tahunanui bar 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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