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Paturau River surfForecast / Nelson – West Coast / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 21 Mar 2026 NZDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Paturau River surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Paturau River sea temperature is
17.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Paturau River this week:
The surf forecast for Paturau River over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 22) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Paturau River in the next 16 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 26) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 22nd Mar) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 26th Mar) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 27th Mar) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Paturau River over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 111mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the E by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 371 | 371 | 484 | 514 | 396 | 342 | 465 | 806 | 649 | 396 | 261 | 169 | 125 | 123 | 1882 | 5693 | 5461 | 2651 | 5741 | 5355 | 2943 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- on | glass | glass | on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:55AM 2.98 | 12:18AM 2.86 | 12:37PM 2.89 | 1:01AM 2.76 | 1:25PM 2.73 | 1:49AM 2.60 | 2:23PM 2.52 | 2:50AM 2.43 | 3:35PM 2.34 | 4:06AM 2.29 | 4:55PM 2.23 | 5:30AM 2.25 | 6:13PM 2.23 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:08PM -0.24 | 6:25AM -0.16 | 6:51PM -0.10 | 7:11AM -0.02 | 7:39PM 0.09 | 8:04AM 0.17 | 8:35PM 0.32 | 9:11AM 0.37 | 9:45PM 0.52 | 10:32AM 0.49 | 11:08PM 0.61 | 11:55AM 0.50 | 12:29AM 0.57 | ||||||||
Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:31 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:40 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:36 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:32 | - | - | 7:30 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 24 | 19 | 44 | 20 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
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Information about the Paturau River Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Paturau River provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Paturau River can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Paturau 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 (Paturau 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 Paturau 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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