Akito River Mouth and Reef surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 16 Sep 2025 NZST
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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
11.9° C
(Which is 1.1°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 Wednesday (Sep 17) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 1.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 20) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 18) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Wed 17th Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 20th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sat 20th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 15s

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 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Tue afternoon, near gales from the WNW by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 3°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
4
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.8
S
2
S
2.2
S
1.6
S
1.8
S
1.6
S
1.2
S
0.8
S
1.4
NE
1.1
NE
1.6
NE
0.8
NE
0.6
NE
0.4
NE
Period(s) (?)131310101010101371010131312117777812
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)248352160140725453231550103979411558134292203691443788674100
Wind
(km/h)
5
NNW
25
WNW
35
WNW
30
WNW
30
NW
45
WNW
40
WNW
25
WNW
30
SSW
25
SSW
10
W
10
NNW
20
NNE
10
NNW
10
N
10
NE
15
N
10
NNW
10
NW
5
NNW
10
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:50AM
1.41
1:19PM
1.52
1:47AM
1.38
2:15PM
1.49
2:42AM
1.36
3:09PM
1.47
3:34AM
1.35
4:00PM
1.44
4:25AM
1.34
4:49PM
1.42
5:13AM
1.34
5:36PM
1.40
6:00AM
1.35
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:44PM
0.12
7:01AM
0.13
7:40PM
0.15
7:57AM
0.15
8:35PM
0.17
8:51AM
0.17
9:29PM
0.18
9:44AM
0.18
10:19PM
0.19
10:35AM
0.19
11:08PM
0.19
11:24AM
0.20
11:54PM
0.19
Tue
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Sunrise--6:13--6:11--6:09--6:07--6:05--6:03--6:01
Sunset6:04--6:05--6:06--6:07--6:07--6:08--6:09--
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-------81----------1-
Temp. °C1714161715171512101071213715171514151315
Feels °C (?)159911987733388211141212141113
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  1. weather stationWind Update Cross-shore wind at Dee Dees have swung cross-off (moderate winds from the N at Ngawi Automatic Weather Station 4 km from Dee Dees). 0.8m 13s groundswell from the SSW with a 0.4m 11s groundswell from the SE and a 0.2m 11s groundswell, also from the SE. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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33 km/h
NNW
0.0
11.9
Air / Water (°C)
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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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