Paturau River Surf Guide
Paturau River in Nelson - West Coast is an exposed beach break that has dependable surf and can work at any time of the year. Ideal winds are from the southeast and there is no shelter here from cross shore breezes. Light onshore winds ruin the qulaity Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the ideal swell direction is from the west southwest. Prevailing left breaking waves at the beach break and primariliy left reef breaks. and there is also a left hand point break. Best around low tide. An uncrowded break, even when it is working. Surfing here means negotiating dangerous rips.
Paturau River Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| consistent | 14.5°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Paturau River:
The best conditions reported for surf at Paturau River occur when a West-southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Southeast.
Paturau River Surf:
Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 04:57 Local time| miércoles 28 | ||||
| 4AM | 7AM | 10AM | 1PM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Período (s) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Viento (km/h) | ||||
| Estado del Viento | cross | cross- on |
cross- on |
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