Outer Cut Surf Guide
Outer Cut in Nelson - Tasman Bay is a fairly exposed point break that has unreliable waves 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. No point break here. Best around low tide. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up. Be wary of rips - they make surfing here dangerous.
Outer Cut Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| inconsistent | 14.6°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:
Thursday, 4 June 2026, 08:37 Local time| jueves 04 | ||||
| 9AM | 12PM | 3PM | 6PM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Período (s) | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Viento (km/h) | ||||
| Estado del Viento | glass | glass | glass | glass |
















