Awatoto Rivermouth Surf Break

Awatoto Rivermouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 39.50° S 176.92° E

Issued: 5 am 26 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Awatoto Rivermouth sea temperature is
13.4° C

1.0°C colder than average for this time of year

Awatoto Rivermouth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Awatoto Rivermouth surf forecast from 25 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 26 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, E swell with 989 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 26 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period with E swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Awatoto Rivermouth this week:

The surf forecast for Awatoto Rivermouth over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Awatoto Rivermouth in the next 16 days are 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 10s period and expected on Friday (Jun 26) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 26th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 11s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 26th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 11s
Most Powerful 6PM (Fri 26th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Awatoto Rivermouth over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
3
2
2
2
2
0
1
1
0
2
2
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ESE
10
1.3
ESE
10
1.9
E
11
1.6
E
11
1.6
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.1
E
10
1.1
ESE
10
1.4
ESE
10
1.3
ESE
9
1.2
ESE
9
1.1
E
9
1
E
9
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.8
E
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
282
349
835
595
573
487
467
400
244
265
370
266
243
199
168
154
164
121
94
90
202
Wind (km/h)
30
SW
20
SSW
10
SW
15
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSW
20
S
25
SSW
15
SW
15
SSW
25
S
15
SSW
5
SW
5
ESE
10
WSW
10
W
10
E
10
W
10
W
5
ENE
10
W
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
off
cross-off
on
off
cross-off
on
cross-off
High Tide
3:06PM1.59m
3:23AM1.51m
3:52PM1.60m
4:10AM1.51m
4:38PM1.60m
4:54AM1.50m
5:23PM1.60m
5:38AM1.48m
6:07PM1.59m
6:23AM1.46m
6:49PM1.58m
7:09AM1.45m
7:30PM1.57m
Low Tide
9:21PM0.45m
9:35AM0.46m
10:08PM0.48m
10:25AM0.48m
10:53PM0.49m
11:11AM0.47m
11:37PM0.48m
11:53AM0.45m
00:22AM0.45m
12:32PM0.42m
1:06AM0.41m
1:12PM0.39m
1:49AM0.37m
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7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
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4:55
4:57
4:57
4:57
4:58
4:58
4:59
 mm
4
3
3
4
2
1
2
1
Temp °C
11
13
13
14
14
14
13
12
11
12
11
10
10
11
10
10
10
9
9
10
9
Feels °C
5
10
12
11
10
11
9
7
6
6
5
5
7
9
8
8
7
6
7
7
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ESE
10
1.3
ESE
10
1.9
E
11
1.6
E
11
1.6
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.1
E
10
1.1
ESE
10
1.4
ESE
10
1.3
ESE
9
1.2
ESE
9
1.1
E
9
1
E
9
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.8
E
13
Energy kJ
282
349
835
595
573
487
467
400
244
265
370
266
243
199
168
154
164
121
94
90
202
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
9
1.2
S
11
0.2
S
18
0.2
S
19
0.2
SSE
18
0.2
SSE
19
0.2
SSE
16
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
12
0.3
SSW
11
0.3
SSE
18
0.4
SSE
18
0.3
SSE
19
0.2
SSE
17
0.2
SSE
13
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
10
0.1
SE
9
0.1
S
17
Energy kJ
15
332
25
30
32
36
26
4
3
24
66
114
69
27
18
15
12
9
3
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
17
0.2
S
18
0.2
S
10
0.3
S
9
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.4
SSW
13
Energy kJ
719
24
8
16
6
6
6
6
5
59
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
S
10
1.8
S
11
1
S
10
1.6
S
7
1
S
8
1
S
8
1.1
S
7
0.7
SSE
6
1.3
SSE
7
1.6
SSE
7
1.3
S
7
0.9
S
7
Energy kJ
873
762
179
236
121
114
116
36
152
239
157
77
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
3
3
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
3
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
180
4
0
4
99
4
167
167
4
4
211
0
0
17
0
0
89
0
0
17
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Hawkes Bay
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
5
6
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
7
5
6
5
5
7
5
8
6
8
6
5
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
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Information about the Awatoto Rivermouth Surf forecast

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

Awatoto Rivermouth is 4 km (2 miles) from the city of Napier. If you plan a holiday in Hawkes Bay, look for hotels and other accommodation in Napier. Napier has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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