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Awatoto Rivermouth surf break

Awatoto Rivermouth surfForecast / Hawkes Bay / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 09 Dec 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 1.4°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 Tuesday (Dec 09) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Awatoto Rivermouth in the next 12 days are 0.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 15) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 10) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 9th Dec)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 9th Dec)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 15th Dec)2ft (0.6m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Fri morning, calm by Sat night).

Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Mon
15
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.1
E
0.1
E
0.3
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.6
E
1
SSE
0.7
SE
0.4
SE
0.5
SE
0.4
SE
0.3
SE
0.4
SE
0.6
SE
0.6
SE
0.6
SE
Period(s) (?)91514131212111110987812666691111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)24368572102598270404796693516858549996
Wind
(km/h)
10
SW
5
SSE
15
ENE
5
NNW
10
ENE
5
SE
10
WSW
10
E
10
SE
10
W
10
S
30
SSE
10
SW
5
SSE
15
E
10
W
5
ENE
15
E
10
WSW
10
ENE
20
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offglassoncrossoncross-
on
offcross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
offononoffonon
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:51AM
1.92
10:22PM
1.74
10:45AM
1.84
11:14PM
1.67
11:39AM
1.75
12:05AM
1.60
12:32PM
1.66
12:59AM
1.54
1:23PM
1.59
1:54AM
1.51
2:14PM
1.53
2:48AM
1.51
3:05PM
1.50
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:34AM
0.09
4:15PM
0.09
4:30AM
0.10
5:09PM
0.11
5:24AM
0.14
6:02PM
0.14
6:17AM
0.20
6:54PM
0.18
7:10AM
0.27
7:43PM
0.24
8:04AM
0.34
8:31PM
0.31
8:59AM
0.40
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Mon
15
Sunrise-5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:39-
Sunset--8:30--8:30--8:30--8:31--8:32--8:34--8:35
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C192320192121201717172017141415141515152021
Feels °C (?)192018191921181518191610101211131212141719
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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 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.

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