Cable Bay Surf Guide
Cable Bay in Nelson - Tasman Bay is a reasonably exposed point break that has inconsistent surf with no particular seasonal pattern. The best wind direction is from the southeast with some shelter here from west winds. Handles onshore winds better than most spots Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the best swell direction is from the northwest. No point break here. Sometimes crowded. Watch out for rocks.
Cable Bay Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| inconsistent | 16.7°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:
Monday, 26 October 2026, 09:48 Local time| Lundi 26 | ||||
| 10AM | 1PM | 4PM | 7PM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Période (s) | 6 | - | 7 | 7 |
| Vent (km/h) | ||||
| Etat du vent | on | on | on | on |

















