Awatoto Rivermouth Surf Break

Awatoto Rivermouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 39.50° S 176.92° E

Issued: 5 am 23 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 22 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 27 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 27 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SE swell with 2,336 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore 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 (Jun 25) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 25th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 27th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sat 27th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri night, min 9°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SW by Sun night).

Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
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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
2
0
0
0
0
2
1
1
2
1
1
3
2
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
4
0.3
ENE
4
0.9
ENE
5
1.2
NE
6
0.9
ENE
6
1.7
E
8
1.5
E
9
1.1
E
9
0.8
E
9
0.8
E
10
0.9
E
10
1.7
E
11
2
E
11
1.9
E
11
1.7
ESE
10
1.6
ESE
10
1.5
ESE
10
2.1
SE
10
1.9
SE
10
1.2
ESE
9
1.7
ESE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2
2
39
95
57
393
372
194
101
130
148
694
935
846
585
490
428
817
638
237
522
Wind (km/h)
5
W
10
ENE
10
NNE
20
NNE
25
ENE
25
NE
5
W
25
SSW
30
SSW
40
SSW
45
SW
30
WSW
35
SSW
35
S
25
SSW
20
SSW
20
S
20
SSW
15
SW
25
S
20
S
Wind State
off
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
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
4:54AM1.50m
5:23PM1.60m
Low Tide
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
10:53PM0.49m
11:11AM0.47m
11:37PM0.48m
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7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
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4:54
4:55
4:55
4:55
4:57
4:57
4:57
 mm
6
2
5
8
3
8
10
8
10
6
2
1
1
Temp °C
11
13
12
13
15
14
13
10
10
10
11
13
13
12
11
11
11
10
12
12
10
Feels °C
9
11
10
9
10
9
12
4
4
1
5
10
7
5
6
6
6
7
8
7
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
17
0.3
SSE
16
0.6
ENE
5
0.9
ENE
6
0.2
SSE
11
1.7
E
8
1.5
E
9
1.1
E
9
0.9
SE
8
0.9
ESE
6
0.9
E
10
1.7
E
11
2
E
11
1.9
E
11
1.7
ESE
10
1.6
ESE
10
1.5
ESE
10
1.4
ESE
10
1.3
ESE
10
1.2
ESE
9
1.1
ESE
10
Energy kJ
99
48
17
45
12
393
372
194
98
67
146
694
935
846
585
490
428
356
289
237
235
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
4
0.2
E
4
0.2
SSE
13
0.2
SSE
12
0.1
S
15
0.3
S
10
0.8
E
9
0.8
E
10
0.9
SE
10
1.6
S
9
0.2
SSE
18
0.7
S
16
0.2
S
18
0.2
SSE
18
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
18
Energy kJ
2
1
17
14
5
18
101
130
148
434
32
242
26
33
5
4
3
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
6
0.1
SE
5
0.1
E
8
0.1
S
17
0.3
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.3
SSW
14
Energy kJ
2
1
1
5
60
6
37
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
4
0.9
ENE
5
1.2
NE
6
0.9
ENE
6
2.5
ENE
8
0.7
S
4
0.6
SSW
3
1.2
S
9
0.8
SW
4
0.4
SSE
10
2
S
9
1.7
S
9
0.5
SSE
8
2.4
SSE
7
2.1
SSE
7
2.1
SE
10
1.9
SE
10
1.2
SSE
7
1.7
ESE
10
Energy kJ
2
39
95
57
829
12
7
230
17
38
651
440
33
595
444
817
638
131
522
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
1
1
1
1
2
1
3
1
1
4
1
1
3
2
1
1
3
1
1
Distance (km)
17
39
23
23
48
195
0
4
173
171
170
37
170
170
4
4
174
219
4
211
195
Best forecast wave conditions in Hawkes Bay
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
2
1
3
1
4
3
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
2
4
4
3
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
9
8
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
8
9
7
7
5
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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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