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Anatori River Surf Forecast / Nelson – West Coast / New Zealand

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Anatori River this week:
The surf forecast for Anatori River over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 25) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Anatori River in the next 12 days are 6.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 01) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 8s period and expected on Monday (Sep 25) at 10AM.
Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 25th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 28th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 1st Oct) | 20ft (6.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anatori River over the next 12 days.
Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 01 | Monday 02 | Tuesday 03 | Wednesday 04 | Thursday 05 | Friday 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 22 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Energy (?) | 463 | 387 | 387 | 217 | 167 | 482 | 394 | 421 | 307 | 259 | 308 | 866 | 2020 | 1673 | 1852 | 5308 | 7003 | 19462 | 9209 | 5534 | 2698 | 1406 | 1701 | 1340 | 1219 | 826 | 530 | 405 | 265 | 140 | 70 | 229 | 1208 | 1618 | 1686 | 1508 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | glass | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | off | glass | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | glass | on | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:34PM 2.63 | 8:10AM 2.65 | 8:38PM 2.88 | 9:09AM 2.88 | 9:31PM 3.13 | 9:59AM 3.10 | 10:19PM 3.33 | 10:45AM 3.27 | 11:04PM 3.46 | 11:29AM 3.36 | 11:47PM 3.48 | 12:11PM 3.37 | 12:29AM 3.40 | 12:52PM 3.28 | 1:12AM 3.23 | 1:34PM 3.13 | 1:55AM 2.99 | 2:18PM 2.92 | 2:40AM 2.73 | 3:06PM 2.68 | 3:32AM 2.48 | 4:03PM 2.46 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:11PM 0.71 | 1:53AM 0.58 | 2:19PM 0.51 | 2:54AM 0.31 | 3:16PM 0.26 | 3:47AM 0.06 | 4:06PM 0.05 | 4:34AM -0.14 | 4:52PM -0.11 | 5:19AM -0.24 | 5:37PM -0.17 | 6:02AM -0.24 | 6:21PM -0.14 | 6:44AM -0.14 | 7:04PM -0.01 | 7:26AM 0.05 | 7:48PM 0.19 | 8:09AM 0.29 | 8:35PM 0.43 | 8:56AM 0.55 | 9:26PM 0.68 | 9:49AM 0.79 | 10:28PM 0.89 | |||||||||||||
Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 01 | Monday 02 | Tuesday 03 | Wednesday 04 | Thursday 05 | Friday 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | 7:16 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - |
Sunset | - | 7:29 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:32 | - | - | 7:34 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:36 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:38 | - | - | 7:39 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | 1 | 17 | 6 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 3 | 6 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 6 |
Temp. °C | 13 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C (?) | 11 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | -1 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 11 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SW by Mon night). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the NNW by Sat morning). |
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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 12 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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