Awatoto Rivermouth Surf Forecast

/ Hawkes Bay (22 surf breaks) /

New Zealand (466 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (39.50° S 176.92° E)

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Awatoto Rivermouth surfForecast / Hawkes Bay / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 12 Nov 2025 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 17.7° C
(Which is 2.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Awatoto Rivermouth this week:

The surf forecast for Awatoto Rivermouth over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 13) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Awatoto Rivermouth in the next 12 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 13) at 7PM. 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 Thursday (Nov 13) at 10AM.

Wave Type	Time (NZDT) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	4PM (Thu 13th Nov)	6ft (1.9m) 8s
Best Surf	4PM (Thu 13th Nov)	6ft (1.9m) 8s
Most Powerful	7PM (Thu 13th Nov)	6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Awatoto Rivermouth over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.										Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.
		Wednesday 12			Thursday 13			Friday 14			Saturday 15			Sunday 16			Monday 17			Tue 18
	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	3	1	1	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E
Period(s) (?)	5	6	7	5	8	8	8	8	8	9	9	9	10	10	10	10	10	10	7	10	10
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	8	8	15	32	266	475	165	84	115	148	166	288	181	184	271	94	123	339	117	164	245
Wind (km/h)	S	SE	E	NNE	N	WNW	WSW	SSE	NE	W	NW	SE	SE	ENE	ENE	WNW	ENE	ENE	NNW	NE	ENE
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- off	cross	on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- off	off	glass	on	cross- off	cross- off	cross	glass	on	on	glass	on	on	cross	on	on
High Tide / height (m)	11:37PM 1.70	12:03PM 1.76		12:31AM 1.61	1:00PM 1.67		1:26AM 1.53		1:53PM 1.59	2:23AM 1.47		2:44PM 1.53	3:18AM 1.45		3:34PM 1.49		4:10AM 1.47	4:25PM 1.47		4:58AM 1.51	5:14PM 1.47
Low Tide / height (m)		5:48AM 0.12	6:27PM 0.12		6:43AM 0.16		7:21PM 0.15	7:37AM 0.21		8:13PM 0.19	8:32AM 0.27		9:03PM 0.25	9:28AM 0.33		9:51PM 0.31	10:22AM 0.37		10:39PM 0.37	11:12AM 0.41

		Wednesday 12			Thursday 13			Friday 14			Saturday 15			Sunday 16			Monday 17			Tue 18
Sunrise	-	5:50	-	-	5:50	-	-	5:48	-	-	5:48	-	-	5:48	-	-	5:47	-	-	5:46	-
Sunset	-	-	8:00	-	-	8:01	-	-	8:02	-	-	8:05	-	-	8:06	-	-	8:07	-	-	8:07

Rain (mm)	-	-	2	8	-	-	1	1	4	-	-	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	14	14	14	16	22	23	16	17	17	15	18	14	13	14	15	15	19	19	18	21	26
Feels °C (?)	12	13	12	13	18	20	15	16	15	14	16	7	11	9	10	13	15	16	19	17	21

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The above surf forecast table for Awatoto Rivermouth provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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.