Anatori River Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.70° S 172.37° E

Anatori River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Anatori River sea temperature is
13.6° C
0.6° 

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 8 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, NNW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 4,899 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period with NNW 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Anatori River in the next 16 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sun 9th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 9s
Best Surf 9AM (Sun 9th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 9s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sun 16th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 81mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Night
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3
3
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
NW
10
2.2
NNW
9
1.8
NNW
9
0.9
WSW
16
1.2
WSW
15
1.2
WSW
14
1.1
WSW
14
1
WSW
13
0.7
W
19
0.9
WSW
18
0.7
WSW
16
0.6
WSW
16
1.7
N
8
0.8
WSW
17
1.4
WNW
12
0.9
WSW
16
0.9
WSW
14
1
WSW
16
0.9
WSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1150
753
573
437
693
631
485
367
361
510
266
193
359
390
539
435
314
547
257
Wind (km/h)
25
N
10
WSW
20
WSW
25
WSW
20
SW
20
WSW
10
ESE
15
E
20
ENE
20
E
15
ENE
15
NE
15
ENE
20
NE
25
NE
10
ENE
10
ENE
5
NE
20
SW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
High Tide
6:27AM2.60m
7:07PM2.70m
7:40AM2.72m
8:12PM2.89m
8:42AM2.89m
9:08PM3.09m
9:35AM3.04m
9:58PM3.26m
10:23AM3.15m
10:43PM3.36m
11:07AM3.20m
11:26PM3.37m
Low Tide
00:10AM0.68m
12:45PM0.59m
1:23AM0.55m
1:53PM0.45m
2:28AM0.35m
2:51PM0.27m
3:23AM0.15m
3:43PM0.11m
4:13AM0.00m
4:30PM-0.01m
4:59AM-0.08m
5:15PM-0.04m
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7:28
7:26
7:24
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7:22
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5:44
5:45
5:45
5:46
5:47
5:49
 mm
37
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10
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29
1
Temp °C
12
13
13
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13
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12
Feels °C
7
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10
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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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