Akito River Mouth and Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.61° S 176.42° E

Akito River Mouth and Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 04 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Akito River Mouth and Reef sea temperature is
11.8°C
1.1° 

Akito River Mouth and Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Akito River Mouth and Reef surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SSW swell with 1,583 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 17s period with SSW swell.

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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 5s. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Sun 6th Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 17s
Best Surf 6PM (Fri 11th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 6PM (Fri 11th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Akito River Mouth and Reef over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri night, light winds from the NNE by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Wed night).

Friday
4
Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
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1
3
2
2
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.4
SSW
9
0.4
SSW
8
0.5
SSW
9
0.8
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
17
0.3
SSW
17
0.3
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
11
0.9
NE
8
1.6
SW
8
2.3
SSW
8
1.5
S
8
1.3
S
8
1.1
S
8
0.7
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.4
NE
7
0.3
SSW
21
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
96
45
27
27
42
135
123
159
57
49
95
91
284
738
324
217
149
54
26
18
90
Wind (km/h)
25
NNW
35
WNW
40
W
25
WNW
25
WNW
30
WNW
25
WNW
20
NW
15
WNW
5
NE
5
WNW
10
WSW
25
WSW
15
SW
15
WSW
5
W
5
ENE
20
NW
30
WNW
30
WNW
25
SSW
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
10:34AM1.49m
11:01PM1.41m
11:29AM1.51m
11:56PM1.41m
12:26PM1.53m
00:53AM1.41m
1:24PM1.54m
1:51AM1.42m
2:22PM1.56m
2:49AM1.43m
3:19PM1.56m
3:46AM1.44m
4:15PM1.56m
Low Tide
4:55PM0.14m
5:14AM0.14m
5:50PM0.14m
6:09AM0.13m
6:47PM0.13m
7:05AM0.11m
7:45PM0.12m
8:02AM0.09m
8:42PM0.10m
8:59AM0.08m
9:40PM0.09m
9:57AM0.07m
10:35PM0.07m
cloud
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6:33
6:31
6:31
6:28
6:28
6:26
6:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:52
5:53
5:54
5:54
5:55
5:57
5:58
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4
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11
Temp °C
16
16
12
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15
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15
17
15
16
13
12
12
11
9
13
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11
14
14
11
Feels °C
10
9
4
9
9
6
10
13
12
15
13
11
8
8
5
11
11
4
7
8
6
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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 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).

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.

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