Anatori River Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Nelson – West Coast, New Zealand)
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Anatori River Surf Guide
Anatori River in Nelson - West Coast is an exposed beach and point break that usually has waves and can work at any time of the year. The best wind direction is from the southeast and there is no shelter here from cross shore breezes. Poor surf in light onshore winds Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the west southwest. The beach breaks peel to the left and there is a left hand point break too. Best around low tide. Even when the surf is up, crowds are unknown. Surfing here means negotiating dangerous rips.
Anatori River Spot Info
Type: | Rating: |
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Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
consistent | 13.5°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Anatori River:
The best conditions reported for surf at Anatori River occur when a West-southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Southeast.
What's the best time of year to surf Anatori River (for consistent clean waves)?
Explore Anatori River Location Map
Interactive Anatori River surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Anatori River is Nelson Airport (NSN) in New Zealand, which is 98 km (61 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Anatori River is Westport Airport (WSZ), also in New Zealand, 133 km (83 miles) away.

Friday, 12 August 2022, 02:26 Local Time
Friday 12 | ||||
3AM | 6AM | 9AM | 12PM | |
Wave (m) | ||||
Period (s) | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||
Wind State | cross | cross- off |
glass | glass |
Tides at Anatori River
NEXT | IS AT (local time) | remaining |
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high tide | ||
low tide |
Swell History at Anatori River
Surf stats for Anatori River, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.
Wind History at Anatori River
Wind stats for Anatori River, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.
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Wave Buoys Nearest To Anatori River:
- Closest Wave BuoyGolden Bay Buoy29 mi
- Second closest Wave BuoyFairway Beacon60 mi
- Third closest Wave BuoyTory East Head Buoy108 mi
- Fourth closest Wave BuoyBay of Plenty Buoy308 mi
- Fifth closest Wave BuoyBream Bay Buoy354 mi