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Best with south wind and east-northeast swell.
Surf GuideNelson - Tasman Bay
Patons Rock
Patons Rock is a Golden Bay coastal settlement with a low-noise beach-and-reef surf identity. The surf only really matters when the right east-northeast pulse reaches the exposed coast, which keeps the place feeling remote and lightly surfed. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Patons Rock in Nelson - Tasman Bay.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationNelson - Tasman Bay, NZ
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The beach-and-reef mix is more about exposure and swell angle than exact tide timing, and summer flat spells mean this is a surf check rather than a guaranteed session.
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