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Rabbit Island surf Forecast / Nelson – Tasman Bay / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Wednesday 24 Apr 2024 NZST
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Rabbit Island surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rabbit Island sea temperature is 16.6°C (Statistics for 24 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 15.3 °C max: 16.5 °C min: 14.0 °C)
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Rabbit Island surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rabbit Island sea temperature is 16.6°C (Statistics for 24 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 15.3 °C max: 16.5 °C min: 14.0 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rabbit Island this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Rabbit Island in the next 12 days are 1.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Friday (Apr 26) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful12AM (Fri 26th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rabbit Island over the next 12 days.

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Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.8
NW
0.8
NNW
1.4
NNW
1.2
N
0.8
N
0.5
N
0.2
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
NW
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.4
NW
1.5
NW
0.7
NNW
1.2
NNW
0.6
N
0.4
NNW
0.4
NNW
0.3
NNW
0.1
NW
0.1
NW
0.1
NW
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
Period(s) (?)1515566766661551416161515141413144657715151115111513134
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)443734012847031011055444434302300000000330
Wind
(km/h)
15
SW
10
NNE
10
SW
5
WSW
15
NNW
5
WSW
20
SW
15
W
15
SW
10
SW
5
NW
5
SSW
5
SSW
5
NNE
5
SSW
5
SW
5
NNE
5
SW
5
SW
5
N
15
SW
15
WSW
20
WSW
5
SSW
10
SW
10
W
20
SW
15
WSW
20
WSW
10
WSW
10
SW
15
SW
10
SSW
5
SSW
5
NNE
5
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoncross-
off
glasscross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcrossoffglassonoffglassonoffcross-
off
glassoffcross-
off
cross-
off
glassoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffonoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:16AM
3.92
10:42PM
4.00
10:48AM
3.91
11:15PM
4.05
11:22AM
3.86
11:47PM
4.02
11:58AM
3.77
12:19AM
3.92
12:38PM
3.64
12:54AM
3.75
1:23PM
3.49
1:36AM
3.55
2:17PM
3.32
2:31AM
3.37
3:27PM
3.21
3:46AM
3.27
4:46PM
3.20
5:15AM
3.34
6:01PM
3.33
6:29AM
3.57
7:07PM
3.57
7:28AM
3.83
8:05PM
3.84
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:06PM
0.82
4:19AM
0.87
4:37PM
0.80
4:49AM
0.87
5:11PM
0.85
5:21AM
0.91
5:49PM
0.96
5:56AM
1.00
6:32PM
1.11
6:35AM
1.15
7:20PM
1.25
7:26AM
1.34
8:15PM
1.36
8:36AM
1.50
9:19PM
1.44
10:07AM
1.53
10:36PM
1.43
11:34AM
1.38
11:57PM
1.30
12:41PM
1.12
1:04AM
1.06
1:33PM
0.85
1:59AM
0.81
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Sunrise7:07--7:07--7:09--7:09--7:11--7:13--7:13--7:15--7:16--7:16--7:18--7:18--
Sunset-5:42--5:40--5:38--5:37--5:37--5:35--5:34--5:32--5:31--5:30--5:29--5:28-
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Rain (mm)
-----4------------------------------
Temp. °C19181014151314137141691414101414101414121615711141216151116179151510
Feels °C (?)171681312121083111371212912129121210111058107111091212713139

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 6°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 5°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Rabbit Island Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Rabbit Island provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Rabbit Island can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rabbit Island 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 (Rabbit Island) 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 Rabbit Island 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 Rabbit Island, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Nelson - Tasman Bay, consider staying in Nelson which is 11 km (7 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Blenheim which is 73 km (45 miles) away

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