Awatoto Rivermouth surf break

Awatoto Rivermouth surfForecast / Hawkes Bay / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 22 Mar 2026 NZDT
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Awatoto Rivermouth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Awatoto Rivermouth sea temperature is
18.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Monday (Mar 23) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 28) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 28) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 23rd Mar)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf10AM (Sat 28th Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 28th Mar)7ft (2.2m) 9s

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 16°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat morning).

Sun
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SE
0.7
SE
0.6
SE
0.6
SE
0.5
SE
0.4
SE
0.3
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
1.2
ENE
1.5
ENE
2.1
ENE
1.9
ENE
1.9
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.7
E
2.2
ENE
1.3
E
0.7
ESE
Period(s) (?)10101010109151413121266888899912
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)13498777947254364565246108176494497534392442724247145
Wind
(km/h)
15
E
5
W
0
WSW
15
E
5
NW
5
NNW
20
ENE
5
WNW
0
WSW
20
ENE
20
NE
25
NE
30
NE
25
NE
25
NE
25
ENE
20
NE
5
NNE
20
ENE
10
W
5
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
off
glassoncross-
off
glassoncross-
off
glassononononcross-
on
ononcross-
on
glassoncross-
off
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:23PM
1.79
9:50AM
1.75
10:12PM
1.83
10:44AM
1.74
11:05PM
1.82
11:39AM
1.71
12:02AM
1.78
12:35PM
1.66
1:03AM
1.74
1:33PM
1.61
2:03AM
1.69
2:31PM
1.56
3:00AM
1.66
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:37AM
0.14
4:02PM
0.13
4:33AM
0.14
4:55PM
0.14
5:30AM
0.14
5:50PM
0.14
6:27AM
0.14
6:48PM
0.14
7:26AM
0.14
7:44PM
0.14
8:24AM
0.14
8:42PM
0.15
9:20AM
0.14
Sun
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunrise--7:16--7:18--7:18--7:20--7:20--7:22--7:22
Sunset7:22--7:20--7:19--7:16--7:15--7:14--7:12--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
mod rain
mod rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
----------27752------
Temp. °C151515151516161616171716151718171720231920
Feels °C (?)131513121413131615141412111415141519201819
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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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