Awatoto Rivermouth Surf Break

Awatoto Rivermouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 39.50° S 176.92° E

Issued: 11 am 24 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 24 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 27 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 27 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, ESE swell with 1,541 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 25 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 1.6m 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 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Thu 25th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 27th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 11s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sat 27th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Wed night, strong winds from the S by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
1
3
3
1
1
1
1
2
1
0
1
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
8
1.6
E
9
1.2
E
10
0.9
E
9
1.2
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.8
E
11
1.6
E
11
1.4
E
10
1.5
ESE
10
1.2
E
10
1.2
E
10
1.2
ESE
10
1.1
ESE
10
1
ESE
10
1.1
ESE
10
1
ESE
9
1
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
112
77
350
421
268
142
271
384
750
595
432
451
302
296
312
255
205
221
181
193
113
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
25
ENE
20
NE
5
WSW
35
SSW
45
SSW
40
SSW
35
SW
20
SW
25
SW
20
SW
20
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSW
15
SW
25
S
20
S
15
S
15
S
10
SW
Wind State
cross-on
on
on
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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
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
6:07PM1.59m
Low Tide
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
00:22AM0.45m
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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
4:58
 mm
3
1
2
4
7
7
2
5
1
1
2
Temp °C
13
15
14
13
10
11
10
10
11
12
11
12
12
11
11
12
12
11
10
10
10
Feels °C
9
10
9
9
3
3
1
3
7
7
7
8
8
7
7
8
7
7
6
5
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
6
0.1
SE
11
1.6
ENE
8
1.6
E
9
1.2
E
10
0.9
E
9
1.2
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.8
E
11
1.6
E
11
1.4
E
10
1.5
ESE
10
1.2
E
10
1.2
E
10
1.2
ESE
10
1.1
ESE
10
1
ESE
10
1.1
ESE
10
1
ESE
9
1
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
9
Energy kJ
48
5
350
421
268
142
271
384
750
595
432
451
302
296
312
255
205
221
181
193
113
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
12
0.1
S
15
0.3
S
10
0.3
SSE
10
0.1
S
14
1.3
S
10
0.1
S
19
0.2
SSE
18
0.2
SSE
19
0.5
SSE
7
0.1
S
14
0.5
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
18
0.2
SSE
17
0.2
SSE
18
0.4
E
11
Energy kJ
14
5
19
21
4
319
7
31
35
27
4
66
2
6
28
31
40
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
17
0.5
S
19
0.6
SSW
14
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
18
0.1
S
14
0.3
SSE
18
Energy kJ
5
6
171
156
21
24
4
60
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
7
2.5
ENE
8
0.6
S
3
1.2
SSE
4
1.3
SSE
9
2.1
S
7
0.6
SSE
7
1.6
SSE
7
1.3
SSE
7
1.3
SSE
6
1.3
SSE
6
1.7
SSE
7
1.2
S
7
1.1
S
7
Energy kJ
112
77
809
7
55
289
420
38
247
144
125
121
285
138
110
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
4
2
1
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
23
48
193
0
144
170
180
103
0
0
4
4
4
4
0
4
219
219
4
4
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Hawkes Bay
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
4
4
3
4
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
3
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
6
4
9
4
4
5
5
4
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
9
7
6
6
7
5
5
5
4
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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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