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Delaware Bay (East end) Surf Forecast
/ Nelson – Tasman Bay (18 surf breaks) /
Delaware Bay (East end) surfForecast / Nelson – Tasman Bay / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 12 Dec 2024 NZDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Delaware Bay (East end) this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Delaware Bay (East end) in the next 12 days are 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 15) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Dec 14) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 15th Dec) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Delaware Bay (East end) over the next 12 days.
Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 20 | 20 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 5 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
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| Energy (?) | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 0 | 5 | 176 | 0 | 13 | 154 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 30 | 26 | 24 | 64 | 55 | 54 | 115 | 97 | 76 | 40 | 35 | 177 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | glass | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | on | on | cross | on | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- on | off | glass | on | glass | cross- on | on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:04PM 3.01 | 8:38AM 3.11 | 9:01PM 3.11 | 9:31AM 3.26 | 9:55PM 3.20 | 10:21AM 3.37 | 10:44PM 3.25 | 11:08AM 3.43 | 11:32PM 3.25 | 11:54AM 3.43 | 12:17AM 3.20 | 12:38PM 3.37 | 1:01AM 3.10 | 1:22PM 3.26 | 1:45AM 2.98 | 2:05PM 3.12 | 2:30AM 2.84 | 2:50PM 2.96 | 3:16AM 2.70 | 3:36PM 2.80 | 4:07AM 2.59 | 4:26PM 2.66 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:54PM 0.56 | 2:22AM 0.37 | 2:53PM 0.41 | 3:16AM 0.27 | 3:46PM 0.28 | 4:05AM 0.19 | 4:35PM 0.19 | 4:52AM 0.15 | 5:21PM 0.15 | 5:37AM 0.16 | 6:06PM 0.16 | 6:20AM 0.21 | 6:49PM 0.23 | 7:02AM 0.30 | 7:33PM 0.34 | 7:45AM 0.43 | 8:16PM 0.46 | 8:29AM 0.58 | 9:02PM 0.60 | 9:15AM 0.73 | 9:50PM 0.73 | 10:07AM 0.87 | 10:43PM 0.83 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:47 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:53 | - | - | 8:54 | - | - | 8:54 | - | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:57 | - | - | 8:57 | - | - | 8:58 | - | - | 8:58 | - | - | 8:59 | - | - | 8:59 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 | 5 | - | - | 1 | 5 | 4 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 16 | 15 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 15 | 12 | 19 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Delaware Bay (East end) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Delaware Bay (East end) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Delaware Bay (East end) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Delaware Bay (East end) 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 (Delaware Bay (East end)) 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 Delaware Bay (East end) 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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