Akito River Mouth and Reef surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Sunday 09 Nov 2025 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
15.1° C
(Which is normal 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 (Nov 09) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 13) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Friday (Nov 14) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sun 9th Nov)1.5ft (0.5m) 17s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 13th Nov)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 13th Nov)6ft (1.9m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Akito River Mouth and Reef over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
09
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
2
2
3
2
2
0
1
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.9
ENE
0.9
NE
0.7
NE
0.6
ENE
0.7
S
0.8
SSE
1.6
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.4
ENE
0.7
E
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
1
E
0.9
ENE
1
E
Period(s) (?)17151614138877876899999889
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)16412813710596101825633575916645752827581126123140120160
Wind
(km/h)
15
WNW
15
NW
10
NW
15
NNW
10
NNE
25
NW
20
WNW
20
SSW
10
S
10
ESE
5
ESE
10
NNW
15
NW
15
NNE
10
WNW
25
NW
30
WNW
25
WNW
20
WNW
20
WNW
10
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffoffcross-
off
offoffcross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffoffoffoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:25PM
1.54
9:53AM
1.69
10:22PM
1.51
10:50AM
1.65
11:20PM
1.46
11:46AM
1.59
12:17AM
1.41
12:42PM
1.52
1:13AM
1.37
1:36PM
1.45
2:07AM
1.33
2:29PM
1.39
2:59AM
1.31
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:20PM
-0.03
3:37AM
-0.00
4:18PM
-0.01
4:34AM
0.03
5:15PM
0.03
5:31AM
0.07
6:11PM
0.07
6:27AM
0.12
7:06PM
0.11
7:22AM
0.17
7:58PM
0.16
8:15AM
0.22
8:48PM
0.19
Sunday
09
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunrise5:54--5:52--5:52--5:50--5:50--5:48--5:48--
Sunset-8:01--8:02--8:04--8:06--8:07--8:07--8:08-
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
----------46-33------
Temp. °C212215222220221713161414201814191916232417
Feels °C (?)161812202117191412151413181612131312182015
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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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