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: 6 am 30 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Akito River Mouth and Reef sea temperature is
12.8°C
0.4° 

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 29 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 30 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 4 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 15s period, S swell with 2,445 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 30 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period with S 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 Wednesday (Sep 30) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. 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 2.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 04) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 03) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Wed 30th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 14s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 30th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 14s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 4th Oct)8ft (2.4m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, strong winds from the WNW by Fri afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sat morning, calm by Mon morning).

Wednesday
30
Thursday
1
Friday
2
Saturday
3
Sunday
4
Monday
5
Tuesday
6
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
S
15
2.2
S
14
1.9
S
13
1.6
S
13
1.4
S
13
1.2
S
13
0.8
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
S
12
0.4
SSW
15
1.6
S
6
1
SSW
16
2.3
S
14
1.9
S
13
1.4
S
10
1.4
S
10
1.3
SSE
10
1.1
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
9
0.5
SSE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2508
2033
1264
825
673
475
236
138
80
77
164
520
2068
1191
371
392
335
230
132
77
40
Wind (km/h)
5
W
10
ENE
15
NW
30
NW
30
WNW
30
WNW
35
WNW
40
WNW
40
WNW
15
SW
25
S
15
S
10
S
10
ESE
10
NW
5
WNW
5
NE
10
NW
15
NW
15
NNW
20
NW
Wind State
glassy
cross
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
off
glassy
glassy
off
off
off
off
High Tide
9:04PM1.46m
9:30AM1.54m
9:57PM1.46m
10:23AM1.56m
10:51PM1.45m
11:18AM1.57m
11:46PM1.44m
12:14PM1.56m
00:43AM1.42m
1:12PM1.55m
1:41AM1.41m
2:09PM1.53m
2:39AM1.40m
Low Tide
2:58PM0.10m
3:18AM0.11m
3:52PM0.09m
4:10AM0.10m
4:46PM0.09m
5:04AM0.10m
5:42PM0.09m
5:59AM0.10m
6:38PM0.10m
6:55AM0.10m
7:35PM0.10m
7:52AM0.11m
8:31PM0.11m
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Temp °C
13
13
12
14
14
10
15
15
13
13
9
10
10
11
7
14
15
10
16
17
12
Feels °C
10
10
10
8
8
4
8
6
8
10
4
5
7
8
5
12
13
8
12
14
8
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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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