Outer Cut Surf Guide
Outer Cut in Nelson - Tasman Bay is a fairly exposed point break that only works when conditions are just right with no particular seasonal pattern. The best wind direction is from the southeast and there is no shelter here from cross shore breezes. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the north northwest. There is no point break. Best around low tide. Rarely crowded here. Watch out for dangerous rips.
Outer Cut Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| inconsistent | 16.1°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Outer Cut:
The best conditions reported for surf at Outer Cut occur when a North-northwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Southeast.
Outer Cut Surf:
Sunday, 1 November 2026, 17:40 Local time| Domenica 01 | Lun | |||
| 4PM | 7PM | 10PM | 1AM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Periodo (s) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Vento (km/h) | ||||
| Stato del vento | cross | cross- off |
glass | glass |

















