Awakino River Mouth Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.66° S 174.62° E

Awakino River Mouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 09 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Awakino River Mouth sea temperature is
14.5°C
0.7° 

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


Awakino River Mouth surf forecast from 8 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 9 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 18s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 9 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, W swell with 1,508 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 9 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 18s period with W swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Awakino River Mouth this week:

The surf forecast for Awakino River Mouth over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 09) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Awakino River Mouth in the next 16 days are 1.6m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 09) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 15) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 9th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 18s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 9th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 9th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Awakino River Mouth over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
9
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
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Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
W
18
1.5
W
17
1.2
W
16
1
W
16
1
W
17
0.8
WSW
16
0.8
W
17
1.5
NW
9
0.7
W
15
0.6
W
14
0.4
W
19
0.5
W
18
0.9
W
16
1
W
19
1.4
W
17
1.2
W
16
1
W
15
0.9
WSW
14
0.7
WSW
13
0.7
W
13
0.7
W
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1373
1296
724
535
589
337
377
334
222
150
114
154
417
708
1187
734
465
331
187
168
148
Wind (km/h)
5
ENE
5
WSW
10
ENE
10
NE
10
NNW
20
NNE
20
NNE
15
NNW
10
WNW
5
ESE
10
W
5
NE
10
NNW
10
NW
10
N
15
N
20
NNW
10
WSW
5
ENE
20
SE
20
SE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
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on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
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cross-on
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cross-on
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cross-on
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cross-on
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High Tide
9:28AM2.99m
9:44PM3.13m
10:07AM3.11m
10:22PM3.18m
10:43AM3.16m
10:58PM3.16m
11:18AM3.16m
11:32PM3.09m
11:53AM3.11m
00:07AM2.98m
12:28PM3.00m
00:43AM2.83m
1:05PM2.85m
1:21AM2.65m
Low Tide
3:34PM0.20m
3:58AM0.07m
4:15PM0.13m
4:36AM0.03m
4:54PM0.12m
5:12AM0.06m
5:31PM0.17m
5:47AM0.14m
6:07PM0.27m
6:22AM0.27m
6:44PM0.41m
6:58AM0.44m
7:23PM0.59m
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Temp °C
19
18
16
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18
15
16
17
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19
18
14
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15
13
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Feels °C
17
17
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16
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14
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17
16
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14
13
13
13
12
11
9
6
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Information about the Awakino River Mouth Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Awakino River Mouth provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Awakino River Mouth can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Awakino River Mouth 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 (Awakino River Mouth) 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 Awakino River Mouth 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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