
Surf Forecasts:
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 Type | Time (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 ForecastLight 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 SummaryLight 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 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 18 | W 17 | W 16 | W 16 | W 17 | WSW 16 | W 17 | NW 9 | W 15 | W 14 | W 19 | W 18 | W 16 | W 19 | W 17 | W 16 | W 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | W 13 | W 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1373 | 1296 | 724 | 535 | 589 | 337 | 377 | 334 | 222 | 150 | 114 | 154 | 417 | 708 | 1187 | 734 | 465 | 331 | 187 | 168 | 148 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | off |
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 | ||||||||
6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | 7:31 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | 3 | 8 | 10 |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 18 | W 17 | W 16 | W 16 | W 17 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | W 16 | W 15 | W 17 | W 16 | W 15 | WSW 14 | W 6 | W 13 | W 12 |
1373 | 1296 | 724 | 535 | 589 | 82 | 349 | 334 | 222 | 130 | 86 | 98 | 417 | 560 | 1187 | 734 | 465 | 331 | 51 | 168 | 148 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | WSW 16 | W 17 | W 15 | W 15 | W 14 | W 14 | W 18 | WNW 9 | W 19 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WSW 13 | W 7 | NNW 8 |
51 | 35 | 24 | 21 | 31 | 337 | 377 | 294 | 218 | 150 | 98 | 154 | 113 | 708 | 56 | 39 | 21 | 48 | 187 | 34 | 42 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 20 | — | — | — | W 20 | W 19 | WSW 13 | W 20 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | WNW 7 | W 18 | NNW 5 | W 16 |
— | — | — | — | — | 119 | — | — | — | 67 | 114 | 59 | 271 | 82 | — | — | — | 5 | 26 | 10 | 129 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | E 3 | ESE 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 11 | 28 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 40 | 0 | 57 | 67 | 111 | 134 | 134 | 50 | 0 | 79 | 0 | 67 | 265 | 40 | 88 | 79 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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.
Awakino River Mouth is 63 km (39 miles) from New Plymouth. If you plan a holiday in Taranaki, look for hotels and other accommodation in New Plymouth. New Plymouth has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










