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Para Para Rivermouth Surf Forecast
/ Nelson – Tasman Bay (18 surf breaks) /
Para Para Rivermouth surfForecast / Nelson – Tasman Bay / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Wednesday 25 Jun 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Para Para Rivermouth this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Para Para Rivermouth in the next 12 days are 0.8m 5s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 28) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 26) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sat 28th Jun) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Para Para Rivermouth over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 4 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 18 | 10 | 4 |
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| Energy (?) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 34 | 180 | 329 | 0 | 0 | 554 | 0 | 0 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | on | glass | off | off | glass | glass | glass | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | glass | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:33PM 4.65 | 9:40AM 4.36 | 10:17PM 4.73 | 10:31AM 4.34 | 10:59PM 4.70 | 11:19AM 4.28 | 11:40PM 4.57 | 12:05PM 4.17 | 12:20AM 4.37 | 12:50PM 4.05 | 1:03AM 4.15 | 1:33PM 3.91 | 1:49AM 3.94 | 2:17PM 3.75 | 2:39AM 3.75 | 3:03PM 3.60 | 3:33AM 3.60 | 3:53PM 3.47 | 4:29AM 3.50 | 4:53PM 3.42 | 5:27AM 3.44 | 6:04PM 3.47 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:01PM 0.46 | 3:26AM 0.26 | 3:55PM 0.41 | 4:15AM 0.25 | 4:44PM 0.41 | 5:01AM 0.29 | 5:29PM 0.47 | 5:45AM 0.39 | 6:09PM 0.57 | 6:29AM 0.55 | 6:47PM 0.70 | 7:12AM 0.75 | 7:25PM 0.86 | 7:59AM 0.97 | 8:06PM 1.05 | 8:51AM 1.16 | 8:58PM 1.25 | 9:47AM 1.29 | 10:07PM 1.41 | 10:45AM 1.34 | 11:20PM 1.46 | 11:40AM 1.33 | 12:21AM 1.41 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:54 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:14 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 2 | 13 | 32 | 27 | 95 | 27 | 14 | 5 | - | 1 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 2 | - | - | - | 2 | 11 |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 216mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed night, min 12°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Thu morning, calm by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the SE by Thu night). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 64mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Para Para Rivermouth Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Para Para Rivermouth provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Para Para Rivermouth can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Para Para Rivermouth 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 (Para Para Rivermouth) 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 Para Para Rivermouth 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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