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Para Para Rivermouth

Para Para Rivermouth is a rare Golden Bay river-mouth surf that only wakes up under the right easterly-quarter weather window. It is less a daily surf than a short-lived local mission, with current, rocks, and a very specific setup. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Para Para Rivermouth in Nelson - Tasman Bay.

Break TypeRiver Mouth
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationNelson - Tasman Bay, NZ
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Best with east-northeast swell and west offshore wind, but there is also a brief window after a strong easterly quarter when the wind swings westerly.

Good surf can show on all tides, but the inlet currents strengthen as it fills and empties, so the session can disappear in a few hours.

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Watch the rocks and do not overread a small line.

Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.

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