Surf Forecasts:
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 Type | Time (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.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight 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 SummaryModerate 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 | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | W 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
979 | 1467 | 1474 | 729 | 989 | 841 | 538 | 149 | 159 | 1435 | 1630 | 892 | 475 | 321 | 321 | 347 | 447 | 460 | 474 | 342 | 277 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | ||||||||
— | 7:52 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | |
— | — | 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) | WSW 11 | W 18 | W 16 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | W 7 | WSW 18 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 |
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) | W 20 | N 13 | N 12 | WSW 15 | N 12 | W 24 | W 21 | WSW 20 | WSW 12 | — | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 |
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) | — | — | — | N 12 | — | N 12 | N 10 | W 12 | WSW 19 | — | WSW 13 | WSW 11 | WSW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | NE 4 | NE 4 |
— | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | 2 | 26 | 124 | — | 111 | 115 | 135 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 1 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 |
— | 1467 | 1474 | — | — | — | — | 121 | 83 | 1435 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 161 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 81 | 81 | 96 | 96 | 210 | 96 | 218 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 161 |
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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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