Awatoto Rivermouth Surf Break

Awatoto Rivermouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 39.50° S 176.92° E

Issued: 5 pm 22 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: Thursday 25 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, SSE swell with 731 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 25 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m 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 2.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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+) 9AM (Thu 25th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf 9AM (Thu 25th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Most Powerful 9AM (Fri 26th Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s

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 Thu morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Thu night, light winds from the SW by Sun morning).

Mon
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
2
0
0
1
1
1
2
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
5
0.4
SE
5
0.2
ESE
4
0.3
ENE
4
0.9
ENE
5
1.2
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
6
1.7
E
8
1.3
E
9
1.2
E
9
0.9
E
10
2
SSE
10
1
E
10
1.3
E
11
1.2
E
11
1.1
E
11
1.1
E
12
1.1
E
11
1.1
E
10
1.2
E
11
1.4
ESE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
13
6
2
3
44
90
75
412
293
219
161
731
196
387
317
277
327
269
259
326
373
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
10
N
5
W
10
ENE
15
NNE
15
NNE
25
ENE
20
NE
5
WNW
35
SSW
35
SSW
45
SSW
45
SW
35
SW
25
SW
30
SW
20
SW
20
SW
20
SSW
15
SW
25
SW
Wind State
cross
cross
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
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
4:54AM1.50m
Low Tide
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
10:53PM0.49m
11:11AM0.47m
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7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
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4:54
4:54
4:55
4:55
4:55
4:57
4:57
4:57
 mm
2
4
15
8
2
1
1
2
Temp °C
12
11
10
13
12
13
14
13
12
10
9
10
9
10
9
10
10
11
12
10
11
Feels °C
9
9
8
10
9
9
9
10
11
3
3
1
-1
2
3
4
4
7
8
6
4
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
5
0.4
SSE
19
0.4
SSE
17
0.3
ENE
4
0.6
ENE
5
0.9
ENE
6
0.1
SE
11
1.7
E
8
1.3
E
9
1.2
E
9
0.9
E
10
1.2
E
10
1
E
10
1.3
E
11
1.2
E
11
1.1
E
11
1.1
E
12
1.1
SE
8
1.1
E
10
1.2
E
11
1.4
ESE
10
Energy kJ
13
123
99
3
18
50
5
412
293
219
161
282
196
387
317
277
327
154
259
326
373
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
8
0.4
SE
5
0.2
ESE
4
0.3
SSE
16
0.2
SSE
13
0.2
SSE
12
0.1
S
15
0.3
S
10
0.9
SE
9
1.1
SE
11
0.8
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
10
1
SE
9
1.1
E
11
0.9
SSE
8
0.9
SE
8
0.1
S
15
Energy kJ
1
6
2
48
17
14
5
18
110
263
133
117
145
269
114
86
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
8
0.1
SE
5
0.1
SE
5
0.1
E
8
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
20
0.2
S
18
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
17
Energy kJ
4
1
1
1
1
5
8
24
7
6
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
5
1.2
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
6
2.5
ENE
8
0.8
S
4
0.9
S
4
2
SSE
10
1.9
SSE
10
0.7
SW
4
0.7
SW
4
0.7
SW
4
0.5
SW
3
2.5
S
8
2.2
SSE
8
1.9
SSE
8
1.8
SSE
7
Energy kJ
44
90
75
913
16
24
731
734
16
14
14
6
924
599
411
344
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
37
17
17
39
23
23
259
130
0
91
170
170
170
170
4
170
4
4
4
0
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Hawkes Bay
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
4
3
2
2
3
2
2
4
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
4
4
2
2
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
5
5
5
7
8
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
6
7
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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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