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Anatori River surfForecast / Nelson – West Coast / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Thursday 09 Apr 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Anatori River surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Anatori River sea temperature is
17.8° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 (Apr 10) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 10th Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Tue 14th Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Wed 15th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anatori River over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 60mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 134 | 309 | 193 | 826 | 680 | 423 | 227 | 96 | 86 | 187 | 271 | 367 | 596 | 639 | 2351 | 1510 | 1607 | 1455 | 2377 | 2079 | 1035 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross | glass | glass | off | cross- off | glass | off | off | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | glass | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:44PM 2.31 | 3:18AM 2.33 | 3:52PM 2.21 | 4:32AM 2.28 | 5:11PM 2.21 | 5:47AM 2.34 | |||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:02PM 0.95 | 9:42AM 1.01 | 10:10PM 1.02 | 10:56AM 1.01 | 11:24PM 0.99 | ||||||||||||||||
Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 6 | 27 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 7 | - | 1 | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 14 | 11 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 12 |
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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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