
Surf Forecasts:
Awatoto Rivermouth surf forecast from 30 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, E swell with 1,115 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 1 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s 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 (Jul 01) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Awatoto Rivermouth in the next 16 days are 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) 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 1.4m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Wed 1st Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Awatoto Rivermouth over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed morning, min 6°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 1 | Thursday 2 | Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
220 | 183 | 274 | 214 | 204 | 204 | 224 | 314 | 285 | 264 | 237 | 227 | 349 | 190 | 148 | 90 | 230 | 157 | 127 | 608 | 500 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | on | off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | on | on | cross-off | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 6:49PM1.58m | 7:09AM1.45m | 7:30PM1.57m | 7:54AM1.44m | 8:12PM1.56m | 8:38AM1.44m | 8:55PM1.55m | 9:19AM1.46m | 9:39PM1.55m | 10:00AM1.48m | 10:25PM1.56m | 10:43AM1.51m | 11:11PM1.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:32PM0.42m | 1:06AM0.41m | 1:12PM0.39m | 1:49AM0.37m | 1:53PM0.37m | 2:32AM0.33m | 2:37PM0.35m | 3:14AM0.30m | 3:22PM0.33m | 3:57AM0.29m | 4:09PM0.33m | 4:41AM0.29m | 4:56PM0.33m | ||||||||
7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | |
— | 4:58 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 |
Feels °C | 10 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 10 |
220 | 183 | 274 | 214 | 204 | 204 | 224 | 314 | 285 | 264 | 237 | 227 | 198 | 190 | 148 | 90 | 230 | 157 | 127 | 230 | 500 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | S 8 | S 15 | S 13 | S 13 | — | S 10 | S 17 | E 10 | S 22 | S 20 | S 19 | S 18 | S 18 | S 9 |
18 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 24 | 2 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | 2 | 6 | 128 | 9 | 31 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 139 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 17 | S 17 | S 17 | S 16 | SSW 13 | S 16 | — | — | — | — | — | S 19 | — | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | SW 9 | — | S 10 | S 14 |
6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 32 | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 37 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | ENE 10 | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — | SSW 2 | E 8 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 349 | 151 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 608 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 89 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 23 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 4 | 0 | 89 | 0 |
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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.









