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. Offshore winds are from the south with some shelter here from southeast winds. Surfable in an onshore breeze Short period wind swells are the rule and the ideal wave direction is from the east northeast. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. A remote wave spot that never gets crowded.
Patons Rock Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| rarely breaks | 15.2°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:
Sunday, 1 November 2026, 17:40 Local time| Domenica 01 | Lun | |||
| 4PM | 7PM | 10PM | 1AM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Periodo (s) | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Vento (km/h) | ||||
| Stato del vento | cross- on |
cross- on |
cross | cross |

















