The Cut - Nelson

The Cut is located on the end of the Nelson Harbour spit/Breakwater, you will find the surf on the outside and it wraps around the end of the point.. Its a right hand point break onto a rocky shore. It requires a big over 6 foot cyclone swell to get it working, but when its on you will find powerful right handers with gnarly drop ins. Advanced and expert surfers only.

Quality Rating: 

7

Optimal Swell Direction: 

N

Optimal Wind Direction: 

S

Tide: 

All

Wave Type: 

Right point

Wave Size Min: 

1.0ft

Wave Shape: 

Punchy
Powerful
Hollow

Beach Type: 

Stones

Skill Level: 

Advanced

Crowd Level: 

3

Danger: 

Rips

Directions 

From Nelson make your way to the Harbour and find a park on/near Rocks Road State Highway 6, just south of the Harbour. From here it is a long paddle across to the end of the spit/breakwater. You will find the surf on the outside and it wraps around the end of the point.

Nearest Town: 

Nelson

Nearest City: 

Nelson

Travel Time from City: 

5mins

Road in: 

Seal

Walk in: 

Yes

Parking at beach: 

Yes

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