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Awatoto Rivermouth Surf Forecast
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Awatoto Rivermouth surfForecast / Hawkes Bay / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 28 Oct 2025 NZDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Awatoto Rivermouth this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Awatoto Rivermouth in the next 12 days are 0.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 29) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy 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 (Oct 31) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 29th Oct) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Awatoto Rivermouth over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | |||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 8 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 6 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 18 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 13 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | glass | on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | off | on | cross- on | off | glass | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 11:27PM 1.44 | 11:46AM 1.51 | 12:10AM 1.40 | 12:35PM 1.48 | 12:56AM 1.38 | 1:26PM 1.48 | 1:47AM 1.39 | 2:17PM 1.50 | 2:41AM 1.44 | 3:09PM 1.56 | 3:36AM 1.52 | 4:02PM 1.63 | 4:31AM 1.62 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:24PM 0.40 | 5:32AM 0.43 | 6:10PM 0.37 | 6:18AM 0.40 | 6:56PM 0.33 | 7:06AM 0.36 | 7:44PM 0.29 | 7:57AM 0.33 | 8:33PM 0.26 | 8:52AM 0.29 | 9:24PM 0.23 | 9:49AM 0.25 | 10:17PM 0.20 | 10:46AM 0.21 | |||||||||
Tue 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | ||
| Sunset | 7:44 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:51 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 13 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 18 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 5 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 16 | ||
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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 12 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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