Anatori River Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.70° S 172.37° E

Anatori River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 21 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Anatori River sea temperature is
14.4° C
1.0° 

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 21 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 14s period, W swell with 10,409 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s 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 (Jul 22) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Anatori River in the next 16 days are 5.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Wed 22nd Jul)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 25th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 16s
Most Powerful12PM (Sat 25th Jul)16ft (5.0m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 54mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Fri night, calm by Sun afternoon).

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
3:22PM2.59m
3:43AM2.57m
4:17PM2.46m
4:40AM2.41m
5:18PM2.37m
5:44AM2.33m
6:23PM2.36m
6:49AM2.33m
7:24PM2.41m
7:49AM2.40m
8:18PM2.52m
8:39AM2.51m
9:04PM2.65m
Low Tide
9:12AM0.52m
9:34PM0.68m
10:03AM0.69m
10:30PM0.84m
11:00AM0.82m
11:32PM0.93m
12:02PM0.89m
00:37AM0.95m
1:04PM0.88m
1:38AM0.89m
2:00PM0.80m
2:30AM0.79m
2:49PM0.68m
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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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