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Anatori River surfForecast / Nelson – West Coast / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Sunday 24 May 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
14.8° C
(Which is 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 Sunday (May 24) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. 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 2.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sun 24th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sun 24th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sun 24th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anatori River over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | |
2137 | 2084 | 1472 | 886 | 577 | 384 | 206 | 161 | 121 | 188 | 384 | 378 | 415 | 336 | 277 | 581 | 594 | 942 | 624 | 491 | 421 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 4:52PM2.52m | 5:18AM2.65m | 5:56PM2.52m | 6:18AM2.63m | 6:52PM2.56m | 7:11AM2.64m | 7:42PM2.63m | 7:58AM2.67m | 8:25PM2.71m | 8:40AM2.71m | 9:05PM2.77m | 9:20AM2.75m | 9:43PM2.83m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:35AM0.57m | 10:58PM0.67m | 11:38AM0.59m | 00:01AM0.69m | 12:35PM0.58m | 00:58AM0.67m | 1:25PM0.55m | 1:48AM0.63m | 2:10PM0.51m | 2:33AM0.58m | 2:52PM0.47m | 3:15AM0.53m | 3:31PM0.45m | ||||||||
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 | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — |
 | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:12 | — |
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Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 8 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 |
 kJ | 2137 | 2084 | 1472 | 886 | 577 | 384 | 206 | 161 | 121 | 188 | 384 | 378 | 415 | 336 | 226 | 581 | 594 | 942 | 624 | 491 | 421 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | N 11 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | WSW 4 | WSW 16 | WSW 11 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 7 | N 7 | WSW 13 | N 11 | N 11 | — | — | N 10 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 66 | 57 | 26 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 99 | 103 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 277 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 13 | N 13 | N 13 | N 13 | N 13 | WSW 17 | NE 7 | ENE 5 | N 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 |
| kJ | — | — | 14 | 13 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 30 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | SW 4 | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | WSW 5 | — | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | — | NE 10 | NE 6 | E 2 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 9 | 10 | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 44 | — | 158 | 154 | — | 4 | 8 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 131 | 81 | 81 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 81 | 161 | 81 | 131 | 81 | 81 | 131 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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