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Paturau River surfForecast / Nelson – West Coast / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 16 Dec 2025 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
17.2° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Paturau River this week:
The surf forecast for Paturau River over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 17) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 2.0m and 8s 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 12 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 17) 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 0.7m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 23) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 17th Dec) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 17th Dec) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 17th Dec) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Paturau River over the next 12 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 1027 | 3353 | 4963 | 4054 | 2252 | 1299 | 1477 | 1000 | 234 | 243 | 512 | 637 | 689 | 480 | 328 | 372 | 208 | 218 | 133 | 98 | 58 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 8:16PM 2.38 | 8:40AM 2.41 | 8:59PM 2.46 | 9:21AM 2.50 | 9:41PM 2.54 | 10:00AM 2.58 | 10:21PM 2.60 | 10:38AM 2.64 | 10:59PM 2.63 | 11:15AM 2.66 | 11:37PM 2.63 | 11:52AM 2.67 | 12:16AM 2.61 | 12:30PM 2.65 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:28AM 0.61 | 2:51PM 0.59 | 3:12AM 0.57 | 3:32PM 0.54 | 3:54AM 0.53 | 4:11PM 0.49 | 4:32AM 0.48 | 4:48PM 0.45 | 5:10AM 0.44 | 5:25PM 0.42 | 5:46AM 0.41 | 6:03PM 0.39 | 6:24AM 0.38 | ||||||||||
Tue 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:56 | ||
| Sunset | 8:57 | - | - | 8:57 | - | - | 8:58 | - | - | 8:59 | - | - | 8:59 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 | 44 | 1 | ||
| Temp. °C | 16 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 10 | ||
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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 12 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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