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Tata Beach surfForecast / Nelson – Tasman Bay / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 14 Sep 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tata Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Tata Beach in the next 12 days are 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 21) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 18) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 21st Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tata Beach over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the NW by Wed morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Wed night, calm by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 3 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 3 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 7 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 5 | 0 | 8 | 17 | 0 | 31 | 27 | 4 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 29 | 87 | 0 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | glass | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | glass | on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 1:54AM 3.48 | 2:25PM 3.36 | 3:09AM 3.23 | 4:06PM 3.19 | 4:39AM 3.16 | 5:53PM 3.34 | 6:00AM 3.28 | 6:54PM 3.60 | 7:00AM 3.48 | 7:37PM 3.84 | 7:47AM 3.70 | 8:13PM 4.02 | 8:27AM 3.89 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:16PM 1.25 | 7:40AM 1.34 | 8:49PM 1.50 | 9:00AM 1.55 | 10:26PM 1.50 | 10:38AM 1.58 | 11:41PM 1.33 | 12:01PM 1.43 | 12:37AM 1.09 | 1:00PM 1.19 | 1:20AM 0.88 | 1:43PM 0.96 | 1:57AM 0.73 | ||||||||||
Sun 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | ||
| Sunset | 6:15 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:19 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 12 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | ||
| Temp. °C | 14 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Nelson - Tasman Bay
The wind is still cross-off at Tata Beach (strong winds from the SW at Takaka Hill Airstrip 24 km from Tata Beach). No surfable waves
24 km away, 1 h 20 min ago
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Information about the Tata Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tata Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Tata Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tata Beach 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 (Tata Beach) 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 Tata Beach 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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