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Best on north-northwest swell with southeast offshore wind and a low tide.
Surf GuideNelson - Tasman Bay
Outer Cut
Outer Cut is a Nelson - Tasman Bay point break with a short winter window, exposed from the southeast and usually only worth it when the north-northwest pulse is lined up. The harbor-side setting makes it more of a local check than a destination wave. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Outer Cut in Nelson - Tasman Bay.
Break TypePoint Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationNelson - Tasman Bay, NZ
Forecast
- Waves 1 ft
- Period 16 s
- Wind N 2 kt
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Lineup Insights
Lineup Guide
The break is close to Nelson and stays unreliable, so watch the rips and do not overread a small line before checking the full shape.
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