Awatoto Rivermouth surf break

Awatoto Rivermouth surfForecast / Hawkes Bay / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 10 Feb 2026 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
20.6° C
(Which is 1.6°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 (Feb 10) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 2.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 16) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 17) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 10th Feb)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 18th Feb)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 16th Feb)7ft (2.1m) 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 21°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, near gales from the WSW by Sun night).

Tue
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
2
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
E
0.8
ENE
0.5
E
0.3
E
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.9
ENE
0.6
E
0.9
ENE
0.8
E
0.8
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
1.4
E
1.1
SSE
1.5
SSE
2.1
SE
1.8
SE
1.3
SE
1.2
SE
Period(s) (?)566111110106556781012121212121010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)52451821393620502045416576925843656681281944330279
Wind
(km/h)
25
ENE
10
W
5
WSW
20
ESE
5
SW
5
NE
20
E
10
NNE
5
NE
20
ENE
10
SW
10
WSW
15
SSW
40
SW
50
SW
40
W
55
WSW
30
SSW
35
SW
35
SW
30
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onoffglasscross-
on
cross-
off
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
onoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:27AM
1.57
1:46PM
1.53
2:18AM
1.54
2:32PM
1.48
3:06AM
1.52
3:19PM
1.43
3:52AM
1.50
4:06PM
1.40
4:36AM
1.50
4:54PM
1.39
5:23AM
1.50
5:43PM
1.40
6:11AM
1.53
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:14PM
0.43
7:42AM
0.46
7:59PM
0.46
8:30AM
0.48
8:44PM
0.47
9:19AM
0.48
9:31PM
0.45
10:06AM
0.46
10:20PM
0.42
10:52AM
0.41
11:09PM
0.37
11:39AM
0.35
11:57PM
0.31
12:28PM
0.29
Tue
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Sunrise--6:33--6:33--6:35--6:35--6:37--6:39--6:39
Sunset8:20--8:19--8:16--8:15--8:15--8:14--8:12--
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clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
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light rain
light rain
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mod rain
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cloud
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C201921201820202021212021191716161718171617
Feels °C (?)171920181819181819202322191478814121012
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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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