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

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 30 Mar 2024 NZDT
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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 18.4°C (Statistics for 30 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 16.5 °C max: 17.9 °C min: 14.8 °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 18.4°C (Statistics for 30 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 16.5 °C max: 17.9 °C min: 14.8 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rabbit Island this week:

The surf forecast for Rabbit Island over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 03) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rabbit Island in the next 12 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 03) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 03) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Wed 3rd Apr)5ft (1.5m) 6s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 3rd Apr)5ft (1.5m) 6s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 3rd Apr)5ft (1.5m) 6s

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

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Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wed
10
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
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 (?)
0.2
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.7
NNW
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.3
N
0.1
NW
0.3
E
0.1
NW
0.1
NW
0.1
N
0.1
NE
0.2
N
0.2
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.2
N
0.2
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.4
NNW
Period(s) (?)314141413131312161514141212411111251641515156666156512125163
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)1444333354443320223403004133143233153
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSW
0
S
5
NNE
5
SSW
0
SW
10
NNE
5
S
0
ENE
10
NNE
5
S
0
S
5
NNE
5
SSW
5
SW
5
NE
10
SW
5
S
5
S
5
E
5
SE
5
NNE
5
SE
5
S
10
N
5
S
0
SSW
10
NNE
5
SSW
0
SW
10
NNE
5
SSW
5
SW
10
NNE
10
SW
5
SW
5
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offglassonoffglassonglassglassonglassglassonglassglasscross-
on
cross-
off
glassglassglassglassoncross-
off
glassoncross-
off
glassonoffglassonoffglassonoffcross-
off
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:41AM
3.86
1:54PM
3.66
2:13AM
3.72
2:35PM
3.47
2:48AM
3.51
3:25PM
3.29
3:34AM
3.28
4:32PM
3.14
4:46AM
3.09
5:58PM
3.10
6:37AM
3.10
7:22PM
3.23
8:06AM
3.40
8:32PM
3.47
9:02AM
3.78
9:30PM
3.78
9:49AM
4.11
10:20PM
4.08
10:32AM
4.34
11:07PM
4.31
11:15AM
4.44
11:50PM
4.43
11:57AM
4.43
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:15AM
1.01
7:46PM
1.05
7:51AM
1.16
8:29PM
1.25
8:35AM
1.36
9:22PM
1.44
9:40AM
1.56
10:29PM
1.57
11:16AM
1.66
11:53PM
1.57
12:54PM
1.53
1:21AM
1.40
2:07PM
1.23
2:31AM
1.10
3:01PM
0.88
3:25AM
0.78
3:47PM
0.57
4:12AM
0.50
4:30PM
0.37
4:54AM
0.33
5:11PM
0.30
5:35AM
0.29
5:52PM
0.38
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wed
10
Sunrise-7:39--7:41--7:41--7:43--7:45--7:46--7:47--7:48--7:48--7:50--7:50--7:52-
Sunset--7:22--7:20--7:17--7:16--7:15--7:13--7:10--7:09--7:08--7:07--7:05--7:04
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Rain (mm)
----------------4-2-----------------
Temp. °C10141491616121515141616141718131318151617131717101515101515111715111718
Feels °C (?)91211714131114141415161415171113181616151115148121291313101513101616

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Sun 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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