Pohara Beach Surf Guide
Pohara Beach in Nelson - Tasman Bay is a very sheltered beach break. Autumn and winter are the best times of year for waves. Ideal winds are from the south and there is no shelter here from cross shore breezes. Surfable in an onshore breeze There is too little fetch for groundswells to form and the best wave direction is from the northeast. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. Good surf at all stages of the tide. A remote wave spot that never gets crowded.
Pohara Beach Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| rarely breaks | 16.7°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Pohara Beach:
The best conditions reported for surf at Pohara Beach occur when a Northeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the South.
Pohara Beach Surf:
Monday, 16 November 2026, 07:58 Local time| Lundi 16 | ||||
| 4AM | 7AM | 10AM | 1PM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Période (s) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Vent (km/h) | ||||
| Etat du vent | cross- on |
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