Paturau River Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.62° S 172.48° E

Paturau River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 01 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Paturau River sea temperature is
14.3°C
0.1° 

Paturau River surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Paturau River surf forecast from 1 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 3 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 2 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, W swell with 851 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 3 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period with WNW swell.

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 Tuesday (Nov 03) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Paturau River in the next 16 days are 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 02) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 07) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 3rd Nov)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 3rd Nov)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 2nd Nov)6ft (1.8m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Paturau River over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Height (m)
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13
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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475
386
131
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694
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271
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542
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229
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
3:21PM2.48m
4:06AM2.36m
4:35PM2.41m
5:15AM2.31m
5:46PM2.41m
6:22AM2.33m
6:51PM2.46m
7:22AM2.39m
7:47PM2.53m
8:13AM2.47m
8:34PM2.60m
8:58AM2.56m
9:16PM2.64m
Low Tide
9:47PM0.37m
10:16AM0.51m
10:59PM0.41m
11:28AM0.52m
00:07AM0.39m
12:35PM0.46m
1:08AM0.33m
1:33PM0.36m
2:01AM0.26m
2:23PM0.27m
2:46AM0.20m
3:07PM0.19m
3:28AM0.16m
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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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