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Akito River Mouth and Reef Surf Forecast
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Akito River Mouth and Reef surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Friday 08 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
15.2° C
(Which is normal 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s is also forecast. 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 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sat 9th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Mon 11th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Fri 15th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Akito River Mouth and Reef over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the WNW by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 13 | NE 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 17 | S 15 | |
228 | 425 | 286 | 252 | 632 | 594 | 816 | 2420 | 2611 | 2640 | 1631 | 870 | 636 | 2477 | 3110 | 2357 | 1609 | 1313 | 1037 | 4302 | 3127 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 10:22PM1.35m | 10:46AM1.22m | 11:06PM1.33m | 11:29AM1.21m | 11:50PM1.33m | 12:15PM1.22m | 00:36AM1.34m | 1:03PM1.25m | 1:25AM1.36m | 1:54PM1.31m | 2:16AM1.39m | 2:47PM1.38m | 3:10AM1.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:10PM0.31m | 4:47AM0.30m | 4:53PM0.31m | 5:30AM0.30m | 5:36PM0.31m | 6:13AM0.28m | 6:21PM0.29m | 6:57AM0.25m | 7:10PM0.26m | 7:44AM0.21m | 8:02PM0.22m | 8:33AM0.17m | 8:58PM0.17m | 9:25AM0.12m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 |
 | 5:14 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:07 | — | 5:07 |
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Temp °C | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 |
20 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | SSW 14 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 13 | NE 13 | SSW 15 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 18 | S 16 | S 17 | S 15 |
 kJ | 88 | 19 | 286 | 252 | 632 | 594 | 816 | 359 | 207 | 2640 | 1631 | 870 | 636 | 2477 | 3110 | 2357 | 1609 | 158 | 193 | 4302 | 3127 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | S 10 | SSW 13 | NE 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | ENE 12 | — | — | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 19 | 2 | 35 | 63 | 32 | 14 | 488 | — | — | 183 | 133 | 125 | 80 | 104 | 68 | 64 | 45 | 43 | 45 | 45 | 30 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | — | S 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | — | — | — | — | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | E 13 | SE 18 | SE 16 | S 23 | SSW 20 | SSE 14 | SE 13 | SE 12 | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | 2 | 33 | 26 | 23 | — | — | — | — | 35 | 58 | 51 | 12 | 10 | 43 | 76 | 18 | 7 | 6 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | ENE 8 | NW 4 | NW 3 | NW 4 | W 4 | — | SSW 14 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | S 11 | — | — |
| kJ | 228 | 425 | 25 | 5 | 44 | 9 | — | 2420 | 2611 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1313 | 1037 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 252 | 39 | 0 | 52 | 33 | 33 | 104 | 36 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 36 | 104 | 0 |
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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 16 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).
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