Outer Cut Surf Guide
Outer Cut in Nelson - Tasman Bay is a reasonably exposed point break that has inconsistent surf with no particular seasonal pattern. Ideal winds are from the southeast and there is no shelter here from cross shore breezes. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the optimum swell angle is from the north northwest. There is no point break. Best around low tide. Rarely crowded here. Dangerous rips are a hazard of surfing here.
Outer Cut Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| inconsistent | 16.9°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:
Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 00:00 Local time| Mar | Mercredi 28 | |||
| 10PM | 1AM | 4AM | 7AM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Période (s) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| Vent (km/h) | ||||
| Etat du vent | cross | cross | cross | cross |

















