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Paturau River surfForecast / Nelson – West Coast / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Monday 07 Jul 2025 NZST
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 Monday (Jul 07) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Paturau River in the next 12 days are 5.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 12) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 11) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Mon 7th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Wed 9th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 12th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Paturau River over the next 12 days.
Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 14 |
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| Energy (?) | 210 | 230 | 160 | 151 | 158 | 114 | 223 | 958 | 1347 | 625 | 723 | 1011 | 897 | 1598 | 1394 | 6173 | 7679 | 7446 | 4626 | 3159 | 2241 | 1709 | 1697 | 1081 | 1104 | 1827 | 1808 | 2299 | 1360 | 737 | 570 | 514 | 1785 | 2805 | 1808 | 1656 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:24PM 2.32 | 7:46AM 2.39 | 8:11PM 2.45 | 8:32AM 2.51 | 8:53PM 2.57 | 9:14AM 2.61 | 9:33PM 2.67 | 9:55AM 2.68 | 10:12PM 2.76 | 10:35AM 2.73 | 10:50PM 2.81 | 11:14AM 2.74 | 11:29PM 2.83 | 11:54AM 2.72 | 12:09AM 2.80 | 12:36PM 2.66 | 12:52AM 2.75 | 1:21PM 2.58 | 1:40AM 2.66 | 2:10PM 2.49 | 2:34AM 2.56 | 3:07PM 2.40 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:12PM 0.68 | 1:36AM 0.65 | 2:01PM 0.61 | 2:21AM 0.56 | 2:45PM 0.52 | 3:03AM 0.47 | 3:26PM 0.42 | 3:43AM 0.37 | 4:05PM 0.33 | 4:22AM 0.27 | 4:43PM 0.25 | 5:02AM 0.20 | 5:21PM 0.20 | 5:42AM 0.14 | 6:00PM 0.17 | 6:25AM 0.12 | 6:42PM 0.19 | 7:11AM 0.14 | 7:28PM 0.23 | 8:00AM 0.20 | 8:20PM 0.30 | 8:54AM 0.28 | 9:20PM 0.38 | |||||||||||||
Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:23 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 20 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 29 | 31 | 7 | 3 | - | 12 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 20 | 10 | 4 | - | - | - | 9 |
| Temp. °C | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed night, min 6°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 91mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Thu morning, strong winds from the NE by Fri morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 53mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Thu morning, calm by Fri night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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