Patons Rock Surf Guide
Patons Rock in Nelson - Tasman Bay is a reasonably exposed beach and reef break. Summer in particular tends to be flat. Works best in offshore winds from the south with some shelter here from southeast winds. Able to handle light onshore wind Windswells provide any waves and the ideal wave angle is from the east northeast. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. The location means that it never gets crowded.
Patons Rock Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| rarely breaks | 16.5°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Patons Rock:
The best conditions reported for surf at Patons Rock occur when a East-northeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the South.
Patons Rock Surf:
Monday, 26 October 2026, 20:51 Local time| lunes 26 | mar | |||
| 4PM | 7PM | 10PM | 1AM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Período (s) | 5 | 5 | 5 | - |
| Viento (km/h) | ||||
| Estado del Viento | cross- on |
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