Awatoto Rivermouth Surf Break

Awatoto Rivermouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 39.50° S 176.92° E

Issued: 11 pm 21 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Awatoto Rivermouth sea temperature is
13.6° C

Slightly cooler than normal

Awatoto Rivermouth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Awatoto Rivermouth surf forecast from 21 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 25 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 25 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, ENE swell with 1,406 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 25 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 Thursday (Jun 25) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 25) at 3AM. 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 Sunday (Jun 28) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 25th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Best Surf 9AM (Thu 25th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 3AM (Thu 25th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed night, min 9°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the SW by Sat morning).

Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sun
28
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
0
0
0
0
1
4
2
0
2
1
1
2
1
0
2
0
Swell
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Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
14
0.6
SSE
5
0.5
SE
5
0.4
SE
4
0.2
ESE
4
0.3
ENE
4
0.9
ENE
5
1.1
NE
6
0.9
ENE
6
1.9
ENE
8
2.2
ENE
10
1.2
E
9
1.1
E
9
1.1
E
10
1.1
E
10
1.2
E
10
1.2
E
11
1
E
11
0.9
E
11
0.8
E
11
0.7
E
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4
17
13
5
2
3
45
69
53
438
904
246
212
254
244
300
319
237
198
149
110
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
15
SSW
10
SE
5
N
5
WSW
10
NE
10
NNE
10
NNE
20
ENE
10
N
10
WSW
20
W
20
NNW
5
WNW
10
E
30
SW
20
WSW
30
SW
25
SW
15
SW
10
SSE
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
off
off
cross
glassy
cross-on
off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross
High Tide
11:06PM1.73m
11:33AM1.62m
11:59PM1.66m
12:28PM1.58m
00:51AM1.59m
1:24PM1.57m
1:42AM1.55m
2:17PM1.58m
2:33AM1.52m
3:06PM1.59m
3:23AM1.51m
3:52PM1.60m
4:10AM1.51m
4:38PM1.60m
Low Tide
5:28AM0.12m
5:46PM0.20m
6:19AM0.19m
6:41PM0.29m
7:08AM0.27m
7:36PM0.36m
7:56AM0.35m
8:30PM0.41m
8:45AM0.42m
9:21PM0.45m
9:35AM0.46m
10:08PM0.48m
10:25AM0.48m
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7:31
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
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4:54
4:54
4:55
4:55
4:55
4:57
4:57
 mm
1
4
1
1
1
6
Temp °C
13
12
12
12
10
13
12
12
14
13
12
11
11
12
13
10
11
11
12
12
13
Feels °C
12
8
9
10
8
10
9
8
10
10
9
6
6
10
11
5
4
4
6
9
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.5
SE
5
0.4
SSE
19
0.4
SSE
17
0.3
ENE
4
0.6
ENE
5
0.8
ENE
6
0.2
SSE
11
0.5
S
11
1.6
E
10
1.2
E
9
1.1
E
9
1.1
E
10
1.1
E
10
1.2
E
10
1.2
E
11
1
E
11
0.9
E
11
0.8
E
11
0.7
E
11
Energy kJ
1
1
13
123
99
3
20
34
12
58
470
246
212
254
244
300
319
237
198
149
110
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
8
0.4
SE
4
0.2
ESE
4
0.3
SSE
16
0.2
SSE
13
0.2
SSE
12
0.1
S
16
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
14
0.3
S
13
0.3
SSW
10
0.1
S
16
0.7
SE
8
0.8
SE
8
0.8
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
Energy kJ
4
4
1
5
2
48
17
14
5
14
15
15
31
20
5
62
84
65
30
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
10
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
8
0.1
SE
6
0.1
SE
5
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
10
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
S
16
0.1
S
18
0.2
S
19
0.2
SSE
19
0.2
SSE
19
Energy kJ
8
4
1
1
1
6
5
2
17
20
6
29
36
34
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
3
0.6
SSE
5
0.9
ENE
5
1.1
NE
6
0.9
ENE
6
1.9
ENE
8
2.2
ENE
10
0.7
NNW
4
0.8
NNE
4
0.7
SW
4
0.9
SW
4
0.7
SSW
4
0.4
SW
3
1.6
S
7
Energy kJ
1
17
45
69
53
438
904
13
19
12
21
14
4
276
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
2
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
Distance (km)
23
166
93
17
17
39
23
23
48
17
0
0
17
0
19
4
0
170
4
0
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Hawkes Bay
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
4
3
2
1
1
2
4
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
5
6
4
4
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
6
6
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
5
6
5
5
5
7
8
8
6
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
8
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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