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Anatori River surfForecast / Nelson – West Coast / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Thursday 01 May 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Anatori River this week:
The surf forecast for Anatori River over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 01) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Anatori River in the next 12 days are 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 07) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 4s period and expected on Friday (May 02) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Thu 1st May) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sun 4th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Wed 7th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anatori River over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 293 | 183 | 350 | 598 | 500 | 359 | 560 | 469 | 788 | 554 | 1374 | 1189 | 919 | 744 | 522 | 530 | 874 | 746 | 962 | 1512 | 1007 | 1035 | 1822 | 2306 | 2119 | 1860 | 4139 | 3286 | 2628 | 1913 | 1325 | 960 | 816 | 865 | 865 | 677 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | glass | cross- off | glass | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross | cross- off | glass | glass | glass | glass | cross | off | glass | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | glass | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | glass | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:38PM 3.07 | 1:04AM 3.08 | 1:31PM 2.85 | 1:59AM 2.87 | 2:30PM 2.62 | 3:01AM 2.68 | 3:38PM 2.45 | 4:11AM 2.55 | 4:51PM 2.37 | 5:22AM 2.50 | 6:01PM 2.38 | 6:25AM 2.52 | 6:58PM 2.46 | 7:16AM 2.58 | 7:45PM 2.56 | 8:00AM 2.66 | 8:26PM 2.67 | 8:39AM 2.74 | 9:02PM 2.77 | 9:15AM 2.80 | 9:37PM 2.85 | 9:51AM 2.84 | 10:12PM 2.90 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:51PM 0.19 | 7:23AM 0.28 | 7:45PM 0.41 | 8:21AM 0.49 | 8:44PM 0.61 | 9:25AM 0.66 | 9:50PM 0.76 | 10:35AM 0.76 | 10:59PM 0.83 | 11:43AM 0.76 | 12:05AM 0.82 | 12:42PM 0.71 | 1:02AM 0.75 | 1:31PM 0.62 | 1:50AM 0.67 | 2:13PM 0.52 | 2:31AM 0.58 | 2:51PM 0.44 | 3:09AM 0.50 | 3:27PM 0.38 | 3:45AM 0.44 | 4:02PM 0.36 | ||||||||||||||
Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 4 | 3 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 29 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 12 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the SW by Fri morning). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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