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Paturau River surf break

Paturau River surfForecast / Nelson – West Coast / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 20 Jan 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
17.6° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 22) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 22s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Paturau River in the next 12 days are 5.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 24) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 22nd Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 22s
Best Surf 7PM (Sat 24th Jan)16ft (5.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 24th Jan)18ft (5.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Paturau River over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Tue morning, light winds from the SSE by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat morning, calm by Sun night).

Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
!
!
0
!
3
0
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.7
WSW
1.2
NNE
0.9
NNE
0.6
W
0.8
W
0.9
WSW
1
W
3.5
WSW
5
W
5
W
4
W
3
W
3
W
2.5
WSW
2
WSW
2.1
WSW
1.6
WSW
Period(s) (?)12131313128720181616912141313121110109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)9170154147133185742684044375161660722996875760292521711349772768371
Wind
(km/h)
40
ESE
35
ESE
35
ESE
30
ESE
35
ESE
30
ESE
10
SSE
30
WSW
30
WSW
25
WSW
35
WSW
40
WSW
45
WSW
35
WSW
20
SSW
0
W
25
WSW
10
S
5
NW
25
WSW
10
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		offoffoffcross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscrosscross-
off		glasscross-
on		cross-
off		glasscross-
on		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:33AM
2.79
11:55PM
2.73
12:09PM
2.82
12:32AM
2.72
12:45PM
2.80
1:09AM
2.67
1:24PM
2.75
1:49AM
2.60
2:06PM
2.66
2:34AM
2.50
2:55PM
2.55
3:25AM
2.40
3:54PM
2.44
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:44PM
0.20
6:02AM
0.19
6:21PM
0.14
6:38AM
0.15
7:00PM
0.11
7:15AM
0.15
7:40PM
0.12
7:56AM
0.20
8:25PM
0.17
8:43AM
0.27
9:14PM
0.26
9:38AM
0.37
10:12PM
0.37
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Sunrise6:20--6:22--6:24--6:24--6:26--6:26--6:28--
Sunset-8:59--8:58--8:58--8:57--8:55--8:55--8:54-
cloud
cloud
rain showers
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
Rain (mm)
--212338----31-------1
Temp. °C171916161617192017191814161614171815181915
Feels °C (?)812910111318171415126888161411151512
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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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