Awatoto Rivermouth surf break

Awatoto Rivermouth surfForecast / Hawkes Bay / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 11 Apr 2026 NZST
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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
17.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Sunday (Apr 12) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 3.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Awatoto Rivermouth in the next 16 days are 5.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Apr 13) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 12th Apr)18ft (5.5m) 12s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 12th Apr)18ft (5.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 12th Apr)18ft (5.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, near gales from the ENE by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
E
1.1
E
1.5
E
2.3
E
3
E
3
E
1.5
E
1.1
ENE
0.6
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.4
E
0.3
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.2
E
0.3
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
Period(s) (?)10101281012101014131313121211111113131313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)198254607744203223864612351502291681581007138233814355855
Wind
(km/h)
5
W
15
E
20
ENE
40
ENE
55
ENE
40
W
15
NNW
20
NNE
15
NNW
15
NNW
20
NW
25
WNW
25
W
20
WSW
20
NW
30
WSW
25
WSW
15
NW
10
NW
10
NNE
20
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassononononcross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:11PM
1.37
12:41AM
1.45
12:59PM
1.35
1:29AM
1.44
1:51PM
1.36
2:18AM
1.46
2:44PM
1.40
3:09AM
1.51
3:36PM
1.48
4:01AM
1.58
4:28PM
1.57
4:54AM
1.66
5:21PM
1.67
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:20PM
0.42
6:58AM
0.36
7:08PM
0.39
7:45AM
0.33
8:01PM
0.36
8:33AM
0.29
8:56PM
0.31
9:23AM
0.26
9:50PM
0.26
10:16AM
0.23
10:42PM
0.22
11:09AM
0.20
11:34PM
0.18
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Sunrise6:35--6:37--6:37--6:39--6:39--6:41--6:41--
Sunset-5:50--5:47--5:46--5:45--5:44--5:42--5:40-
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part cloud
light rain
cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C171818192021222019202115192016191915172019
Feels °C (?)17171614131519171617171013151413139151816
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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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