Anatori River Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.70° S 172.37° E

Anatori River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 20 Aug 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 20 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, W swell with 10,269 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period. 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 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 3AM. 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+)12AM (Fri 21st Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Best Surf 9AM (Sun 23rd Aug)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 24th Aug)15ft (4.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Thu night, fresh winds from the WSW by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the W by Wed morning).

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20
Friday
21
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
WSW
14
1.4
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
15
1.2
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
14
0.8
WSW
13
1
W
13
3
WNW
8
3.5
WNW
9
3.5
W
10
4.5
W
13
4.5
W
15
3.5
W
15
3
WSW
15
2.5
WSW
15
2.3
WSW
14
2.1
WSW
14
2
W
14
1.6
WSW
14
3
WNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
849
683
744
557
356
239
339
1435
1794
2905
6979
8431
5721
3716
2628
2041
1564
1509
907
1391
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
10
S
15
SW
25
WSW
25
SW
10
WSW
20
WNW
35
WNW
30
WSW
40
WSW
40
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20
SW
25
SW
25
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20
WSW
25
WSW
20
WSW
10
W
15
WNW
5
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Wind State
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High Tide
3:24PM2.43m
3:49AM2.33m
4:27PM2.30m
5:00AM2.22m
5:44PM2.26m
6:18AM2.22m
6:56PM2.33m
7:25AM2.32m
7:54PM2.47m
8:17AM2.47m
8:40PM2.64m
9:00AM2.64m
9:19PM2.82m
Low Tide
9:42PM0.90m
10:10AM0.93m
10:48PM1.03m
11:20AM1.02m
00:03AM1.05m
12:33PM0.99m
1:12AM0.97m
1:36PM0.87m
2:07AM0.81m
2:25PM0.70m
2:52AM0.62m
3:06PM0.53m
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5:53
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 mm
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18
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Temp °C
13
8
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Feels °C
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4
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9
9
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12
12
14
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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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