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Paturau River surf break

Paturau River surfForecast / Nelson – West Coast / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 15 Mar 2026 NZDT
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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
18.4° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 15) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 19s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Paturau River in the next 16 days are 2.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 16) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 19) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sun 15th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Best Surf 4PM (Sun 15th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 16th Mar)8ft (2.4m) 18s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Mon morning, calm by Tue morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
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1
1
4
3
2
1
0
0
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.1
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.1
WSW
0.9
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.2
WSW
1
W
0.9
W
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
1
WSW
1
WSW
1
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.3
WSW
Period(s) (?)91213171716141413131311101012111113131313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)74516941557211314791411789561434253440331202156218193230326302454577
Wind
(km/h)
25
SW
25
SW
15
SSW
30
SW
30
WSW
10
SSW
0
NNE
5
WNW
15
SW
20
WSW
25
WSW
5
SE
0
SE
15
WSW
5
S
15
ENE
10
ENE
10
ESE
15
E
10
ENE
10
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		glasscross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		glassglasscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:26PM
2.25
8:46AM
2.40
9:10PM
2.44
9:25AM
2.60
9:49PM
2.61
10:02AM
2.78
10:25PM
2.76
10:38AM
2.91
11:01PM
2.85
11:15AM
2.98
11:39PM
2.89
11:55AM
2.98
12:18AM
2.86
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:16PM
0.45
2:38AM
0.38
2:59PM
0.23
3:18AM
0.18
3:37PM
0.03
3:55AM
0.01
4:14PM
-0.14
4:31AM
-0.13
4:50PM
-0.26
5:07AM
-0.21
5:28PM
-0.29
5:45AM
-0.23
6:08PM
-0.24
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunrise7:26--7:26--7:28--7:28--7:30--7:31--7:31--
Sunset-7:51--7:49--7:47--7:45--7:44--7:43--7:40-
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C191914182014181815191918191916171716181816
Feels °C (?)151512111411171713161616191815161616161615
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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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