Akito River Mouth and Reef surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Wednesday 15 Apr 2026 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
15.8° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Wednesday (Apr 15) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s 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 16 days are 2.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 17) 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 1.2m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 16) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Wed 15th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 17th Apr)7ft (2.2m) 13s
Most Powerful 6AM (Fri 17th Apr)7ft (2.2m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
0
0
0
1
4
3
2
1
0
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
E
0.8
E
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.8
SSW
1.2
S
2.2
SSW
1.6
SSW
0.9
S
0.7
S
1.1
NE
1.8
NE
1.2
NE
1.1
NE
1
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.5
ENE
2.2
ENE
Period(s) (?)1212111110912119978988888888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)22517788611232461428611117711194082261511169292163202267634
Wind
(km/h)
25
W
10
WSW
35
WNW
35
W
35
W
25
W
15
WNW
20
WNW
20
NNW
10
N
20
NNE
15
N
15
NNW
5
NW
5
NW
5
ENE
5
WSW
10
N
15
N
10
NNE
5
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Sunrise6:43--6:43--6:45--6:46--6:47--6:48--6:48--
Sunset-5:44--5:43--5:40--5:39--5:38--5:37--5:36-
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
---------------281---
Temp. °C171715161614181916191919191914141413181913
Feels °C (?)14159987141512161514171813141411151712
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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.

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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