Cable Bay Surf Guide
Cable Bay in Nelson - Tasman Bay is a quite exposed point break that has inconsistent surf with no particular seasonal pattern. Offshore winds blow from the southeast with some shelter here from west winds. Waves can be ok even in light onshore winds Waves just as likely from local windswells as from distant groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the northwest. There is no point break. When the surf is up, it can get quite busy in the water. Take care to avoid the rocks.
Cable Bay Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| inconsistent | 15.0°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Cable Bay:
The best conditions reported for surf at Cable Bay occur when a Northwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Southeast.
Cable Bay Surf:
Thursday, 4 June 2026, 09:08 Local time| jueves 04 | ||||
| 9AM | 12PM | 3PM | 6PM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Período (s) | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
| Viento (km/h) | ||||
| Estado del Viento | cross- on |
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