Ruby Bay
Ruby Bay is the long left-hand point break onto a sandy beach west of Nelson and Mapua, a mellow Mal-style wave that is slow and forgiving when the swell lines up. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Ruby Bay in Nelson - Tasman Bay.
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Lineup Insights
The Wave
The guide points to mid/high/incoming tide, a south wind, and north swell, with the wave staying long but soft rather than heavy.
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Lineup Guide
Head to the west end of the beach just past Brabant Drive and park near the point; a short walk may be needed.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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