Paturau River Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.62° S 172.48° E

Paturau River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Paturau River sea temperature is
13.6° C
0.5° 

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 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, NW swell with 2,307 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period with NW 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Paturau River in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sun 9th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Best Surf12AM (Sun 9th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sun 9th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Fri night, fresh winds from the ENE by Sat night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 58mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Night
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Night
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
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0
0
1
1
3
1
3
2
1
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2
3
1
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
NW
9
1.7
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
2.1
NW
9
3
NNW
10
1.9
NNW
10
1.6
W
9
1.1
WSW
15
1.1
WSW
15
1
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
13
0.7
W
19
0.6
W
18
2
N
8
2.1
N
8
1.7
N
7
1.5
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
10
1
W
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
586
373
403
631
1624
702
393
589
543
419
303
361
225
451
555
320
433
442
542
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
10
NNW
15
NNE
35
ENE
20
WNW
20
W
25
WSW
20
SW
25
WSW
10
ESE
20
E
15
E
15
E
15
NE
20
ESE
10
NE
10
E
10
NNE
15
ESE
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-on
off
High Tide
4:38AM2.28m
5:18PM2.25m
5:55AM2.33m
6:33PM2.39m
7:07AM2.47m
7:38PM2.59m
8:09AM2.63m
8:34PM2.79m
9:03AM2.78m
9:23PM2.95m
9:51AM2.87m
10:09PM3.02m
Low Tide
10:18PM0.49m
10:56AM0.49m
11:38PM0.44m
12:15PM0.43m
00:52AM0.28m
1:25PM0.27m
1:54AM0.07m
2:23PM0.07m
2:48AM-0.13m
3:13PM-0.10m
3:37AM-0.26m
3:59PM-0.22m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:28
7:26
7:26
7:24
7:24
7:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:43
5:43
5:44
5:45
5:45
5:46
 mm
12
2
2
13
2
2
1
6
19
21
7
3
2
7
Temp °C
12
13
13
13
12
12
12
13
13
10
12
12
11
11
11
13
14
15
12
Feels °C
10
10
10
7
8
8
7
9
8
7
9
9
8
8
7
11
13
13
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 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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