Awatoto Rivermouth Surf Break

Awatoto Rivermouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 39.50° S 176.92° E

Issued: 11 pm 23 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Awatoto Rivermouth sea temperature is
13.5° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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 23 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 26 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, E swell with 778 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 25 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s 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 Thursday (Jun 25) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Awatoto Rivermouth in the next 16 days are 1.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Thu 25th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 26th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 11s
Most Powerful 9PM (Fri 26th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Wed night, strong winds from the SSW by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tue
30
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
5
0.9
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
8
1.5
E
9
1.4
E
9
1
E
10
1.1
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.8
E
11
1.6
E
11
1.5
E
11
1.4
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.1
E
10
1.2
E
10
1.2
ESE
10
1.3
ESE
10
1.4
ESE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
39
50
79
392
355
340
186
247
326
736
584
514
394
360
346
339
239
279
294
335
410
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
20
NE
25
ENE
20
NE
10
W
35
SSW
40
SSW
35
SSW
25
SW
25
SW
15
SW
15
SW
15
SW
15
SW
20
S
25
SSW
20
S
25
S
20
SSW
20
S
25
S
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
00:51AM1.59m
1:24PM1.57m
1:42AM1.55m
2:17PM1.58m
2:33AM1.52m
3:06PM1.59m
3:23AM1.51m
3:52PM1.60m
4:10AM1.51m
4:38PM1.60m
4:54AM1.50m
5:23PM1.60m
5:38AM1.48m
Low Tide
7:08AM0.27m
7:36PM0.36m
7:56AM0.35m
8:30PM0.41m
8:45AM0.42m
9:21PM0.45m
9:35AM0.46m
10:08PM0.48m
10:25AM0.48m
10:53PM0.49m
11:11AM0.47m
11:37PM0.48m
11:53AM0.45m
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7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
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4:55
4:55
4:55
4:57
4:57
4:57
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 mm
2
1
3
21
2
1
1
2
Temp °C
12
13
15
14
13
10
11
10
10
12
12
13
12
14
13
12
12
12
10
11
11
Feels °C
9
9
10
8
9
2
3
4
4
9
9
10
9
12
9
9
7
7
5
5
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ENE
5
0.2
SSE
12
0.1
SE
11
1.7
ENE
8
1.5
E
9
1.4
E
9
1
E
10
1.1
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.8
E
11
1.6
E
11
1.5
E
11
1.4
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.1
E
10
1.2
E
10
1.2
ESE
10
1.3
ESE
10
1.4
ESE
10
Energy kJ
17
14
5
392
355
340
186
247
326
736
584
514
394
360
346
339
239
279
294
335
410
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
13
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.3
S
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
10
1.3
S
10
1
S
9
0.1
S
20
0.2
SSE
18
0.2
S
19
0.2
SSE
17
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.2
SSE
17
Energy kJ
17
5
5
18
154
21
346
168
8
31
29
29
4
3
2
6
6
28
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
8
0.2
S
18
0.7
S
17
0.4
S
19
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
9
Energy kJ
1
25
268
110
5
2
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
5
0.9
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
7
2.5
ENE
8
1
S
4
1.1
SSE
8
0.7
SSW
4
1.1
S
8
1.4
S
5
1.3
S
6
1.1
S
6
0.8
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
7
1.3
SSE
7
Energy kJ
39
50
79
809
36
184
12
173
113
127
86
45
31
149
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
4
1
1
2
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
23
23
48
195
0
167
180
180
0
0
4
2
0
4
171
171
174
219
171
171
174
Best forecast wave conditions in Hawkes Bay
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
4
5
4
4
5
4
5
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
8
9
8
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
9
8
5
6
6
5
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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