Awatoto Rivermouth surf break

Awatoto Rivermouth surfForecast / Hawkes Bay / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Sunday 31 May 2026 NZST
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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
14.7° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Awatoto Rivermouth surf forecast from 30 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 2 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 2 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, ENE swell with 273 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 2 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Tuesday (Jun 02) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m 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 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 3PM. 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 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Tue 2nd Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf 9PM (Tue 2nd Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 2nd Jun)5ft (1.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Mon night, calm by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
AM
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
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
10
0.7
NE
5
0.7
NE
5
0.8
ENE
5
0.7
ENE
5
1.2
ENE
5
1.2
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1
E
9
0.9
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.7
E
9
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.5
ENE
5
0.5
NE
4
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
10
0.6
NE
4
0.5
NE
4
0.3
ENE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
25
22
23
31
20
80
151
273
169
161
130
79
35
34
17
8
5
8
12
9
11
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
15
N
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NE
20
NE
25
NE
10
NNE
5
WSW
5
WNW
5
E
10
WNW
5
WNW
10
E
15
NNW
15
NNW
15
NNW
15
N
10
NNE
10
NNE
25
W
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
5:53PM1.64m
6:10AM1.54m
6:37PM1.65m
6:53AM1.53m
7:18PM1.64m
7:37AM1.51m
7:58PM1.61m
8:21AM1.48m
8:38PM1.58m
9:04AM1.45m
9:19PM1.54m
9:46AM1.43m
10:04PM1.51m
Low Tide
11:41AM0.47m
00:07AM0.47m
12:23PM0.47m
00:50AM0.47m
1:03PM0.46m
1:34AM0.45m
1:42PM0.45m
2:17AM0.42m
2:22PM0.43m
3:00AM0.39m
3:04PM0.42m
3:42AM0.36m
3:48PM0.40m
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rain showers
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7:22
7:22
7:22
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:26
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4:57
4:57
4:55
4:55
4:55
4:54
4:54
4
2
2
3
6
Temp °C
18
19
17
20
19
19
17
16
15
15
16
13
13
14
17
19
18
17
15
14
15
14
16
14
16
15
16
14
16
15
15
15
11
12
12
14
16
15
14
13
13
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
10
0.5
ENE
5
0.3
ENE
6
0.1
SE
9
0.4
ENE
7
0.1
S
14
0.4
ENE
10
1.5
ENE
8
1
E
9
0.9
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.7
E
9
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.5
ENE
5
0.2
E
8
0.4
NE
4
0.2
E
7
0.4
ENE
4
0.4
ENE
4
0.3
ENE
7
Energy kJ
25
13
8
3
18
4
34
273
169
161
130
79
35
34
17
5
4
4
6
7
11
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
S
15
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
12
0.2
S
14
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
10
0.2
E
8
0.1
E
11
0.2
E
8
0.2
ENE
7
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
ENE
4
Energy kJ
2
9
9
18
2
2
3
16
30
20
6
2
5
5
6
6
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
SW
4
0.2
S
4
0.1
E
12
0.2
S
12
0.2
E
10
0.1
E
7
0.1
S
13
0.1
E
15
Energy kJ
2
2
2
2
3
3
1
2
3
12
8
1
3
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NE
4
0.7
NE
5
0.7
NE
5
0.8
ENE
5
0.7
ENE
5
1.2
ENE
5
1.2
ENE
8
2.1
ENE
8
0.4
N
3
0.5
NE
4
0.4
NNW
3
0.5
NE
4
0.6
NE
4
0.5
NE
4
Energy kJ
8
22
23
31
20
80
151
559
3
8
3
7
12
9
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
23
25
25
23
89
23
128
175
114
0
0
0
2
17
25
31
93
93
95
48
25
Best forecast wave conditions in Hawkes Bay
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
4
3
4
4
4
5
6
4
4
3
3
2
3
4
3
3
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
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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