Anatori River Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.70° S 172.37° E

Anatori River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Anatori River sea temperature is
13.7°C
0.8° 

Anatori River surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Anatori River surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, W swell with 6,032 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period with WSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Anatori River this week:

The surf forecast for Anatori River over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Anatori River in the next 16 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Wed 2nd Sep)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Best Surf 6AM (Wed 2nd Sep)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sun 6th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anatori River over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu night, min 11°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri night, light winds from the SSW by Sun night).

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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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WSW
14
2.4
WSW
14
2.2
WSW
14
2
W
15
1.8
W
10
2
W
10
2.4
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14
1.7
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16
1.8
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2.5
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2.2
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3.5
W
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2.1
WNW
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3030
2065
1705
1709
703
873
2342
1393
1404
1325
4948
4403
4765
6032
3208
2281
1349
4374
1467
Wind (km/h)
30
WSW
30
SW
25
WSW
20
W
15
WNW
15
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NW
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WSW
35
WSW
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WNW
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NW
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SW
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High Tide
00:54AM3.05m
1:18PM2.93m
1:38AM2.90m
2:06PM2.79m
2:31AM2.73m
3:04PM2.64m
3:37AM2.56m
4:18PM2.54m
4:59AM2.47m
5:43PM2.55m
6:25AM2.52m
7:01PM2.69m
Low Tide
7:11AM0.22m
7:31PM0.35m
7:57AM0.38m
8:22PM0.51m
8:52AM0.55m
9:25PM0.66m
10:00AM0.70m
10:42PM0.75m
11:19AM0.74m
00:05AM0.71m
12:37PM0.65m
1:18AM0.54m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Anatori River Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Anatori River provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Anatori River can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Anatori River surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Anatori River) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Anatori River may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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