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Tata Beach Surf Forecast / Nelson – Tasman Bay / New Zealand
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Continuing clean conditions at Tata Beach (light winds from the S at Separation Point (Abel Tasman National Park) 8 km from Tata Beach).
Actual: 44 min ago
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tata Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Tata Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 18) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tata Beach in the next 12 days are 2.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 18) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 17) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 18th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Thu 18th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Thu 18th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tata Beach over the next 12 days.
Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tue 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 5 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 4 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
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| Energy (?) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 404 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | glass | on | off | off | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | glass | on | on | on | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | glass | on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:55AM 4.14 | 9:16PM 4.52 | 9:45AM 4.28 | 9:58PM 4.60 | 10:31AM 4.33 | 10:39PM 4.56 | 11:14AM 4.29 | 11:19PM 4.42 | 11:54AM 4.17 | 11:59PM 4.21 | 12:32PM 3.98 | 12:40AM 3.98 | 1:11PM 3.75 | 1:23AM 3.73 | 1:53PM 3.52 | 2:11AM 3.48 | 2:43PM 3.31 | 3:08AM 3.26 | 3:54PM 3.17 | 4:17AM 3.12 | 5:34PM 3.18 | 5:31AM 3.12 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:14AM 0.63 | 2:45PM 0.56 | 3:02AM 0.45 | 3:32PM 0.42 | 3:46AM 0.38 | 4:13PM 0.39 | 4:27AM 0.43 | 4:51PM 0.47 | 5:06AM 0.58 | 5:28PM 0.63 | 5:45AM 0.79 | 6:04PM 0.87 | 6:24AM 1.04 | 6:45PM 1.15 | 7:07AM 1.29 | 7:36PM 1.43 | 7:56AM 1.51 | 8:50PM 1.65 | 8:56AM 1.69 | 10:14PM 1.73 | 10:09AM 1.78 | 11:26PM 1.66 | 11:29AM 1.75 | |||||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for Tarakohe, New Zealand which is 1 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Tata Beach.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tue 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Summary | clear | some clouds | some clouds | clear | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | cloudy | cloudy | heavy rain | heavy rain | heavy rain | rain shwrs | cloudy | mod. rain | heavy rain | heavy rain | light rain | light rain | some clouds | clear | some clouds | cloudy | rain shwrs | some clouds | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | clear | rain shwrs | clear | clear | clear | rain shwrs |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 17 | 19 | 17 | 25 | - | 9 | 118 | 14 | 4 | 3 | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | 2 | 1 | - | 2 | - | - | - | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 13 |
| Low °C | 6 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 8 |
| Sunrise | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:07 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:54 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 87mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon night, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the N by Tue afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 141mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Wed night, calm by Fri morning). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sun night, fresh winds from the WNW by Tue night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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