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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 12 pm Thursday 09 Oct 2025 NZDT
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 Thursday (Oct 09) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2ft and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1ft and 15s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Akito River Mouth and Reef in the next 12 days are 3ft 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 15) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5ft 5s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 16) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Thu 9th Oct) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Thu 9th Oct) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Wed 15th Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Akito River Mouth and Reef over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 72°F on Fri morning, min 55°F on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 0.4in), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 68°F on Mon morning, min 48°F on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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| Wave Height (ft) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 115 | 77 | 36 | 21 | 20 | 30 | 50 | 24 | 36 | 41 | 24 | 73 | 51 | 54 | 54 | 59 | 102 | 176 | 131 | 102 | 71 |
Wind (mph) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | off |
High Tide / height (ft) | 7:51PM 5.12 | 8:19AM 5.35 | 8:47PM 5.12 | 9:15AM 5.45 | 9:44PM 5.05 | 10:12AM 5.45 | 10:41PM 4.95 | 11:09AM 5.35 | 11:39PM 4.86 | 12:07PM 5.22 | 12:37AM 4.69 | 1:04PM 5.05 | 1:34AM 4.56 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 1:42PM 0 | 2:06AM 0 | 2:40PM -0.07 | 3:02AM -0.03 | 3:38PM -0.03 | 3:58AM 0.03 | 4:36PM 0 | 4:54AM 0.13 | 5:34PM 0.13 | 5:51AM 0.23 | 6:31PM 0.26 | 6:48AM 0.36 | 7:27PM 0.39 | ||||||||
Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:27 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:29 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:32 | - |
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Rain (in) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | 0.1 | - | - | 0.2 | 0.1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °F | 63 | 63 | 64 | 72 | 72 | 64 | 68 | 68 | 64 | 64 | 61 | 63 | 68 | 68 | 57 | 57 | 54 | 52 | 55 | 55 | 52 |
| Feels °F (?) | 54 | 55 | 59 | 66 | 66 | 57 | 61 | 61 | 55 | 59 | 55 | 55 | 61 | 61 | 54 | 52 | 50 | 46 | 48 | 46 | 45 |
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The wind is still offshore at Akito River Mouth and Reef (fresh winds from the NW at CastlepointAws 23 miles from Akito River Mouth and Reef). 3ft 12s groundswell from the SSW with a 2ft 16s long period groundswell, also from the SSW and a 1ft 9s swell, also from the E. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
37 km away, 2 h 4 min ago
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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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