Awatoto Rivermouth Surf Break

Awatoto Rivermouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 39.50° S 176.92° E

Issued: 5 am 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Awatoto Rivermouth sea temperature is
13.4° 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 30 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, E swell with 1,115 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 1 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s 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 Wednesday (Jul 01) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. 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 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Wed 1st Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Best Surf 9PM (Tue 7th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 9PM (Tue 7th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed morning, min 6°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
0
0
3
0
2
1
1
0
1
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
E
10
1
E
10
1.1
E
11
1
E
10
1
E
10
1
E
10
1
E
11
1
E
13
1
E
12
1
E
12
1
E
11
1
E
11
1.3
ENE
10
1
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.7
E
10
1.2
E
9
1
E
9
1
E
8
2.1
E
8
1.6
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
220
183
274
214
204
204
224
314
285
264
237
227
349
190
148
90
230
157
127
608
500
Wind (km/h)
10
W
10
ENE
10
W
5
W
10
ENE
10
W
10
WNW
10
ENE
10
WNW
10
N
20
N
20
NNE
10
WNW
10
E
10
SW
10
W
10
ENE
5
ENE
10
W
10
SE
10
SW
Wind State
off
on
off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
off
off
on
on
cross-off
cross-on
off
High Tide
6:49PM1.58m
7:09AM1.45m
7:30PM1.57m
7:54AM1.44m
8:12PM1.56m
8:38AM1.44m
8:55PM1.55m
9:19AM1.46m
9:39PM1.55m
10:00AM1.48m
10:25PM1.56m
10:43AM1.51m
11:11PM1.58m
Low Tide
12:32PM0.42m
1:06AM0.41m
1:12PM0.39m
1:49AM0.37m
1:53PM0.37m
2:32AM0.33m
2:37PM0.35m
3:14AM0.30m
3:22PM0.33m
3:57AM0.29m
4:09PM0.33m
4:41AM0.29m
4:56PM0.33m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
light rain
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:31
7:31
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:58
4:59
4:59
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
 mm
2
3
2
3
1
1
Temp °C
12
12
10
10
11
10
10
11
9
15
14
13
14
14
11
12
12
13
12
12
10
Feels °C
10
9
7
8
8
7
8
8
6
10
9
9
12
11
10
11
10
12
11
10
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
E
10
1
E
10
1.1
E
11
1
E
10
1
E
10
1
E
10
1
E
11
1
E
13
1
E
12
1
E
12
1
E
11
1
E
11
1
E
10
1
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.7
E
10
1.2
E
9
1
E
9
1
E
8
1.2
E
9
1.6
E
10
Energy kJ
220
183
274
214
204
204
224
314
285
264
237
227
198
190
148
90
230
157
127
230
500
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
14
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
8
0.1
SE
8
0.3
S
8
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
17
0.8
E
10
0.1
S
22
0.2
S
20
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.9
S
9
Energy kJ
18
15
13
10
9
24
2
11
4
4
3
2
6
128
9
31
7
7
7
139
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
S
16
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
SW
9
0.1
S
10
0.3
S
14
Energy kJ
6
6
6
6
5
32
19
7
5
4
3
3
2
37
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
N
3
1.3
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
7
0.2
SSW
2
2.1
E
8
Energy kJ
5
349
151
1
608
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
1
2
1
1
4
3
Distance (km)
0
89
0
0
39
0
0
25
0
2
17
23
0
17
0
0
40
4
0
89
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Hawkes Bay
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
1
2
1
1
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
2
3
4
4
5
5
9
7
5
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
7
5
7
5
6
6
4
5
6
9
7
9
7
5
6
7
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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