Akito River Mouth and Reef surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Saturday 07 Mar 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
16.9° C
(Which is 1.2°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 Sunday (Mar 08) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s 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 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 13) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Mar 09) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 8th Mar)1.5ft (0.4m) 19s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 12th Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 13th Mar)6ft (1.8m) 14s

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 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
2
1
4
4
4
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
ESE
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SW
0.4
SSW
0.5
SSW
1.6
S
1.7
S
1.4
S
1.2
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.9
SSE
1.1
SSE
1.2
SSE
1.7
SSE
1.8
SSE
1.7
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.1
SSE
Period(s) (?)9191514131268881212111111101414131312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)62115735266851873722701951931378919827028512231144950596383
Wind
(km/h)
20
NE
10
NNW
20
NW
15
NW
25
NW
20
WSW
25
SSW
20
S
10
SE
10
ESE
10
NE
20
NE
20
ENE
10
NNE
15
NNE
25
NE
10
NNW
10
N
10
NW
30
WNW
20
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
offoffcross
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:30PM
1.40
9:53AM
1.38
10:17PM
1.39
10:40AM
1.34
11:03PM
1.37
11:26AM
1.31
11:49PM
1.35
12:12PM
1.27
12:35AM
1.34
12:58PM
1.25
1:21AM
1.32
1:44PM
1.23
2:08AM
1.32
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:47AM
0.18
4:09PM
0.20
4:35AM
0.22
4:54PM
0.24
5:22AM
0.25
5:38PM
0.28
6:08AM
0.29
6:23PM
0.31
6:54AM
0.31
7:07PM
0.32
7:40AM
0.33
7:52PM
0.33
8:26AM
0.33
Sat
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Sunrise--7:01--7:03--7:05--7:05--7:07--7:07--7:09
Sunset7:47--7:46--7:45--7:43--7:42--7:39--7:38--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C211622221617141415151417171419201523242217
Feels °C (?)18152020121410912111013131315161322242014
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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 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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