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Akito River Mouth and Reef Surf Forecast
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Akito River Mouth and Reef surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 21 Aug 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Akito River Mouth and Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Akito River Mouth and Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 23) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Akito River Mouth and Reef in the next 12 days are 2.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 21) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 26) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sat 23rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sat 23rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 21st Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Akito River Mouth and Reef over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 14 | 13 | 6 | 11 | 7 | 7 | ||
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| Energy (?) | 1384 | 1843 | 3229 | 955 | 655 | 623 | 528 | 233 | 122 | 178 | 122 | 96 | 73 | 64 | 23 | 42 | 58 | 63 | 127 | 542 | 572 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | glass | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 3:27PM 1.53 | 3:52AM 1.39 | 4:21PM 1.52 | 4:45AM 1.38 | 5:12PM 1.51 | 5:36AM 1.37 | 6:02PM 1.49 | 6:26AM 1.37 | 6:51PM 1.46 | 7:15AM 1.36 | 7:38PM 1.43 | 8:02AM 1.36 | 8:24PM 1.39 | 8:49AM 1.35 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:48PM 0.15 | 10:02AM 0.13 | 10:42PM 0.15 | 10:55AM 0.13 | 11:34PM 0.15 | 11:47AM 0.14 | 12:23AM 0.15 | 12:38PM 0.15 | 1:11AM 0.16 | 1:27PM 0.17 | 1:58AM 0.18 | 2:16PM 0.19 | 2:43AM 0.20 | ||||||||||
Thu 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:45 | ||
| Sunset | 5:38 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 14 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 10 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Wairarapa
Still cross-shore at Akito River Mouth and Reef (moderate winds from the SW at CastlepointAws 37 km from Akito River Mouth and Reef). 2.7m 8s swell from the S with a 0.7m 15s groundswell from the SSW. 2 swells combining so expect closeout sets.
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Information about the Akito River Mouth and Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Akito River Mouth and Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Akito River Mouth and Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Akito River Mouth and Reef surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Akito River Mouth and Reef) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Akito River Mouth and Reef may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Are you planning a holiday in The Wairarapa? If you are looking for accommodation near Akito River Mouth and Reef, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in The Wairarapa, consider staying in Palmerston North which is 74 km (46 miles) away. Other places in and around The Wairarapa where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Masterton which is 75 km (47 miles) away and Levin, 97 km (60 miles) away.
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