Patons Rock Surf Guide
Patons Rock in Nelson - Tasman Bay is a quite exposed beach and reef break. Summer in particular tends to be flat. The best wind direction is from the south with some shelter here from southeast winds. Able to handle light onshore wind The location means that groundswells are unknown and the ideal wave direction is from the east northeast. Waves at the beach are both lefts and rights. Even when the surf is up, crowds are unknown.
Patons Rock Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| rarely breaks | 14.2°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:
Saturday, 6 June 2026, 01:21 Local time| Ven | Samedi 06 | |||
| 9PM | 0AM | 3AM | 6AM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Période (s) | - | - | - | - |
| Vent (km/h) | ||||
| Etat du vent | cross | cross | cross | cross- off |
















