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Anatori River surfForecast / Nelson – West Coast / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Saturday 30 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
15.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Anatori River surf forecast from 30 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NNW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 1 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, NNW swell with 2,387 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s 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 (May 31) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 31st May) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sun 31st May) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Mon 1st Jun) | 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 ForecastHeavy rain (total 127mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun night, min 14°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WSW 13 | NNW 7 | NNW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 10 | NNW 6 | WNW 9 | N 8 | N 8 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | |
265 | 191 | 942 | 1736 | 2387 | 2352 | 1363 | 2120 | 882 | 399 | 230 | 239 | 271 | 238 | 131 | 165 | 424 | 301 | 666 | 624 | 1378 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | |
High Tide | 9:43PM2.83m | 9:59AM2.78m | 10:20PM2.86m | 10:37AM2.78m | 10:58PM2.86m | 11:15AM2.76m | 11:36PM2.84m | 11:54AM2.72m | 00:15AM2.80m | 12:33PM2.66m | 00:55AM2.74m | 1:15PM2.58m | 1:37AM2.68m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:54AM0.49m | 4:10PM0.43m | 4:33AM0.47m | 4:48PM0.44m | 5:11AM0.48m | 5:26PM0.46m | 5:50AM0.51m | 6:05PM0.50m | 6:30AM0.55m | 6:44PM0.55m | 7:12AM0.60m | 7:26PM0.61m | 7:55AM0.64m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:48 |
 | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | 5:09 |
— | 3 | 10 | 22 | 25 | 18 | 18 | 29 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 2 | |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | NNW 7 | NNW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 10 | NNW 6 | WNW 9 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 9 | NW 10 |
 kJ | 265 | 191 | 942 | 1736 | 2387 | 2352 | 1363 | 2120 | 882 | 399 | 230 | 239 | 271 | 238 | 131 | 165 | 424 | 301 | 666 | 542 | 1378 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WNW 10 | W 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 11 | N 10 | N 9 | NNW 8 | N 7 | W 11 | N 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 16 | 145 | 58 | 31 | 32 | 49 | 62 | 43 | 46 | 34 | 63 | 92 | 43 | 21 | 9 | 82 | 183 | 280 | 422 | 624 | 22 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | W 8 | WSW 12 | W 8 | NNW 13 | NW 7 | WNW 10 | NNW 4 | WSW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 19 |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 83 | 79 | 34 | 75 | 31 | 34 | 7 | 20 | 3 | 21 | 46 | 44 | 43 | 39 | 37 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 31 | 58 | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 81 | 81 | 220 | 210 | 81 | 81 | 187 | 23 | 81 | 96 | 81 | 81 | 0 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 83 | 81 | 23 |
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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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