Awatoto Rivermouth Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.50° S 176.92° E

Awatoto Rivermouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 20 Oct 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Awatoto Rivermouth sea temperature is
14.3°C
0.1° 

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 19 Oct 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 20 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 17s period, SSE swell with 30 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Awatoto Rivermouth this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Awatoto Rivermouth in the next 16 days are 0.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 17s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Tue 20th Oct)0.5ft (0.2m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
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Rating
(10 max)
0
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0
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0
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0
0
0
0
0
0
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0
0
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0
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
18
0.2
SSE
17
0.4
SE
7
0.3
SE
6
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SE
8
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
16
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
E
13
0.2
E
12
0.2
E
12
0.1
SE
11
0.2
E
11
0.1
E
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
30
28
11
6
15
9
11
10
9
9
10
9
26
13
10
12
12
11
5
10
4
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
15
E
5
NW
0
S
15
E
5
W
5
ENE
10
E
10
W
5
NE
20
ENE
5
WSW
5
NNW
10
E
10
W
10
NW
5
NE
10
WNW
5
N
10
NE
15
NNW
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
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cross-on
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on
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cross-on
cross-off
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cross-on
cross
High Tide
1:27PM1.44m
1:46AM1.34m
2:15PM1.42m
2:36AM1.34m
3:02PM1.43m
3:27AM1.37m
3:50PM1.47m
4:17AM1.44m
4:40PM1.53m
5:07AM1.53m
5:32PM1.60m
5:58AM1.62m
6:23PM1.67m
Low Tide
7:08AM0.43m
7:45PM0.38m
7:54AM0.42m
8:30PM0.35m
8:45AM0.40m
9:16PM0.33m
9:38AM0.37m
10:03PM0.31m
10:30AM0.33m
10:53PM0.29m
11:22AM0.29m
11:46PM0.27m
12:12PM0.26m
00:38AM0.24m
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Temp °C
14
13
11
16
14
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14
17
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15
23
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23
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25
19
Feels °C
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19
23
15
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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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