Awatoto Rivermouth Surf Break

Awatoto Rivermouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 39.50° S 176.92° E

Issued: 11 pm 17 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Awatoto Rivermouth sea temperature is
14.1° 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 17 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, ENE swell with 186 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 24 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Jun 24) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. 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 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Wed 24th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf 3PM (Wed 24th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 24th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wed
24
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
12
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SE
8
0.2
SSE
16
0.1
SE
11
0.2
E
14
0.2
SSE
17
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
8
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
14
0.7
E
5
1
E
6
1.1
E
6
1.4
ENE
7
1.1
E
8
1
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
5
16
9
24
5
16
27
21
20
18
6
6
6
4
4
22
76
97
175
145
127
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
5
WSW
5
SSE
5
WSW
15
WSW
10
ENE
5
WNW
10
NW
5
N
10
NW
15
NNW
25
SE
5
SSW
10
SE
10
ESE
10
NE
10
NNE
10
NE
10
N
15
NNE
5
W
Wind State
glassy
off
glassy
off
off
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
7:58AM1.80m
8:22PM1.95m
8:54AM1.77m
9:17PM1.89m
9:47AM1.73m
10:12PM1.82m
10:40AM1.67m
11:06PM1.73m
11:33AM1.62m
11:59PM1.66m
12:28PM1.58m
00:51AM1.59m
1:24PM1.57m
Low Tide
1:49AM0.05m
2:04PM0.03m
2:46AM0.03m
3:00PM0.03m
3:41AM0.04m
3:56PM0.06m
4:35AM0.07m
4:51PM0.12m
5:28AM0.12m
5:46PM0.20m
6:19AM0.19m
6:41PM0.29m
7:08AM0.27m
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:33
7:33
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:53
4:54
4:54
4:54
4:54
4:54
4:55
 mm
1
1
2
1
Temp °C
11
12
14
13
13
14
11
16
18
16
20
14
12
11
12
11
11
13
12
12
13
Feels °C
8
10
12
11
12
11
8
13
16
13
19
9
12
9
9
9
8
9
9
10
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
4
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SE
8
0.2
SSE
7
0.3
SSE
19
0.4
SSE
18
0.3
ENE
11
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.2
E
9
0.2
NNE
4
0.2
E
8
0.1
SE
4
0.1
E
8
0.4
SSE
19
0.5
SSE
18
0.3
SSE
17
0.3
SSE
14
1.1
E
8
1
E
8
Energy kJ
2
16
9
4
69
110
25
21
20
18
6
1
6
1
1
123
188
56
36
145
127
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
12
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.2
SSE
16
0.2
SSE
5
0.2
SSE
6
0.2
SSE
17
0.2
ENE
4
0.2
ENE
5
0.1
SE
11
0.1
E
15
0.2
E
9
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
13
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
12
Energy kJ
5
4
4
24
2
3
27
2
3
5
4
6
4
1
4
1
3
3
3
15
14
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
10
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.1
E
11
0.1
SE
11
0.2
E
14
0.2
SSE
5
0.2
SSE
13
0.2
SSE
12
0.1
SE
15
0.1
S
10
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
14
0.1
S
15
0.1
E
14
Energy kJ
2
5
5
2
5
16
3
17
14
9
2
4
4
5
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
3
0.3
NNW
3
0.2
NNE
4
0.2
S
3
0.4
E
3
0.7
E
5
1
E
6
1.1
E
6
1.4
ENE
7
Energy kJ
3
1
1
1
4
22
76
97
175
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
2
1
5
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
3
2
1
1
Distance (km)
17
17
17
17
17
89
17
19
25
23
25
92
37
37
93
48
17
48
17
23
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Hawkes Bay
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
4
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
3
4
3
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
9
4
6
5
4
4
4
2
4
1
4
6
6
6
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
9
6
6
6
4
7
5
9
4
9
9
8
6
6
5
5
5
5
9
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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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