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Akito River Mouth and Reef surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Saturday 17 Jan 2026 NZDT
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Akito River Mouth and Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Akito River Mouth and Reef sea temperature is
16.6° C
 (Which is 1.0°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 (Jan 22) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Akito River Mouth and Reef in the next 12 days are 4.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 23) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Thu 22nd Jan)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Best Surf 4PM (Thu 22nd Jan)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 23rd Jan)15ft (4.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Akito River Mouth and Reef over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Tue night, near gales from the NE by Thu morning).

Sat
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
!
!
3
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
S
2
S
2
S
2
SSE
1.8
SE
1.6
SE
1.6
SE
1.3
SE
0.7
E
1
ESE
0.5
S
1.1
S
1.2
S
1.1
S
2.4
ENE
3
ENE
4.5
ENE
2.5
ENE
2.3
ENE
2.2
ENE
1.9
E
Period(s) (?)8998887777141414137810101099
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)49362364658140826925316751999748258141160399640201567963757588
Wind
(km/h)
25
S
20
S
25
SSE
25
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
20
ESE
15
ESE
20
E
20
ESE
15
ENE
25
NE
30
NE
35
NE
50
NE
40
NNE
30
NW
25
WNW
25
W
25
SW
40
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		ononononcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:44AM
1.38
6:03PM
1.27
6:29AM
1.40
6:48PM
1.27
7:14AM
1.42
7:33PM
1.28
7:58AM
1.43
8:18PM
1.29
8:42AM
1.43
9:04PM
1.30
9:27AM
1.44
9:50PM
1.32
10:13AM
1.43
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:26PM
0.28
12:03PM
0.30
12:11AM
0.26
12:50PM
0.27
12:57AM
0.24
1:35PM
0.25
1:42AM
0.22
2:20PM
0.23
2:27AM
0.20
3:05PM
0.20
3:13AM
0.19
3:49PM
0.18
4:01AM
0.18
Sat
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Sunrise--6:03--6:03--6:05--6:07--6:07--6:09--6:09
Sunset8:45--8:44--8:44--8:43--8:43--8:42--8:40--
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
mod rain
heavy rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
Rain (mm)
--111--------7113---12
Temp. °C161414141416161517171518181818201923231614
Feels °C (?)111099101212121313121413131118151919127
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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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