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Best with a north swell and a south wind, around mid tide and the falling tide.
Surf GuideNelson
Delaware Bay Point
Delaware Bay Point is the sharper left-hand line at the Delaware Bay mouth, where a long mud-flat access mission can pay off in hollow, barreling sections when the bay wakes up. It is a remote-feeling Nelson coast setup with the point side carrying the more memorable line. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Delaware Bay Point in Nelson.
Break TypePoint Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Expert
LocationNelson, NZ
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Park above the bay, walk the mud flats, then paddle across the river; currents and rips are common, and the point side is the line to watch when the bay wakes up.
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