Anatori River Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.70° S 172.37° E

Issued: 11 pm 17 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Anatori River sea temperature is
14.9° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 17 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 18 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 21 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, WNW swell with 2,301 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 18 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 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 Thursday (Jun 18) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 21) at 6AM. 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 Tuesday (Jun 23) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Thu 18th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 13s
Best Surf 9AM (Thu 18th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 13s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sun 21st Jun)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri night, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu morning, calm by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat night, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Sat night, calm by Mon afternoon).

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wed
24
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
!
!
!
4
3
1
1
0
0
0
!
!
3
3
1
2
3
2
3
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
WSW
11
2.2
WSW
13
2.3
WSW
12
1.7
WSW
12
1.7
WSW
13
1.6
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
13
0.7
WSW
13
1.3
W
7
3
WNW
10
2.5
WNW
11
2.2
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
9
0.9
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
14
1
WSW
14
1.1
WSW
14
1.1
WSW
14
1.1
WSW
14
1
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
979
1467
1474
729
989
841
538
149
159
1435
1630
892
475
321
321
347
447
460
474
342
277
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
25
SW
25
SW
10
SSE
10
SW
20
WSW
20
WSW
25
WNW
25
WNW
30
NW
25
SW
20
WSW
10
S
5
SSE
5
NE
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
E
10
ESE
10
SSW
30
SW
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross
cross-off
off
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
00:05AM3.29m
12:31PM3.07m
00:56AM3.21m
1:24PM2.95m
1:48AM3.08m
2:17PM2.81m
2:42AM2.92m
3:13PM2.67m
3:36AM2.76m
4:10PM2.56m
4:33AM2.62m
5:09PM2.49m
5:31AM2.52m
Low Tide
6:23AM0.04m
6:42PM0.11m
7:16AM0.13m
7:34PM0.23m
8:09AM0.25m
8:27PM0.37m
9:02AM0.39m
9:22PM0.52m
9:57AM0.52m
10:19PM0.66m
10:53AM0.62m
11:18PM0.75m
11:49AM0.69m
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7:52
7:54
7:54
7:54
7:54
7:54
7:54
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5:08
5:08
5:08
5:08
5:09
5:09
5:09
 mm
1
2
2
12
1
28
Temp °C
11
13
13
11
13
14
15
15
15
16
15
15
12
12
12
11
13
13
11
13
13
Feels °C
8
7
7
9
9
9
13
12
11
12
11
12
9
10
11
9
11
10
8
8
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
WSW
11
0.5
W
18
0.7
W
16
1.7
WSW
12
1.7
WSW
13
1.6
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
13
0.7
WSW
13
1.3
W
7
0.5
WSW
18
2.5
WNW
11
2.2
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
9
1
WNW
9
1
WSW
14
1.1
WSW
14
1.1
WSW
14
1.1
WSW
14
1
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
13
Energy kJ
979
155
257
729
989
841
538
149
159
178
1630
892
475
249
157
347
447
460
474
342
277
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
20
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
12
0.8
WSW
15
0.1
N
12
0.1
W
24
0.2
W
21
0.3
WSW
20
0.5
WSW
12
0.6
WSW
17
0.6
WSW
16
0.8
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
14
0.9
NW
8
0.7
NW
8
0.6
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
NW
7
Energy kJ
67
3
3
288
3
11
36
75
87
219
196
156
321
321
98
65
39
22
23
13
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
10
0.3
W
12
0.4
WSW
19
0.6
WSW
13
0.7
WSW
11
0.5
WSW
15
0.2
WNW
9
0.1
NE
4
0.1
NE
4
Energy kJ
3
3
2
26
124
111
115
135
8
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
WSW
13
2.3
WSW
12
1.3
WNW
6
1.1
NW
6
3
WNW
10
0.7
SW
4
Energy kJ
1467
1474
121
83
1435
14
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
3
4
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
2
2
3
2
3
2
1
Distance (km)
13
161
34
0
0
81
81
96
96
210
96
218
0
0
13
0
0
0
0
0
161
Best forecast wave conditions in Nelson - West Coast
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
9
4
4
4
4
4
4
1
4
3
4
6
6
5
4
4
4
4
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
9
6
6
6
4
7
5
9
4
9
9
8
6
6
5
5
5
5
9
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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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