Awatoto Rivermouth Surf Break

Awatoto Rivermouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 39.50° S 176.92° E

Issued: 5 am 28 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Awatoto Rivermouth sea temperature is
13.3° C

1.0°C colder than average for this time of year

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 28 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 28 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, ESE swell with 496 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 28 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Sunday (Jun 28) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Awatoto Rivermouth in the next 16 days are 1.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jun 29) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sun 28th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf 6PM (Sun 28th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 29th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 11s

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 Sun morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
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
1
0
2
0
1
2
1
2
2
0
2
2
0
1
2
1
2
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.5
ESE
10
1.3
E
10
1.4
ESE
10
1.4
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
9
1.2
E
9
1.2
E
10
1.1
E
10
1
E
9
1.1
E
12
1
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
11
1.1
E
13
1.1
E
12
1
E
12
0.9
E
11
0.9
E
11
0.8
E
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
452
394
458
347
356
315
295
246
267
225
175
322
216
165
178
417
374
271
192
185
151
Wind (km/h)
10
S
15
S
25
S
15
SW
25
SSE
15
S
10
SSW
5
ESE
10
W
10
W
10
ENE
10
W
10
WNW
10
ENE
10
W
5
WNW
10
ENE
5
WNW
10
NW
25
NNW
20
N
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
off
cross-off
on
off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
High Tide
4:38PM1.60m
4:54AM1.50m
5:23PM1.60m
5:38AM1.48m
6:07PM1.59m
6:23AM1.46m
6:49PM1.58m
7:09AM1.45m
7:30PM1.57m
7:54AM1.44m
8:12PM1.56m
8:38AM1.44m
8:55PM1.55m
Low Tide
10:25AM0.48m
10:53PM0.49m
11:11AM0.47m
11:37PM0.48m
11:53AM0.45m
00:22AM0.45m
12:32PM0.42m
1:06AM0.41m
1:12PM0.39m
1:49AM0.37m
1:53PM0.37m
2:32AM0.33m
2:37PM0.35m
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
cloud
rain showers
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:57
4:57
4:58
4:58
4:59
4:59
5:00
 mm
2
1
2
1
Temp °C
14
14
12
11
12
11
11
12
10
10
11
10
10
11
10
9
10
10
12
14
13
Feels °C
11
11
8
7
7
6
9
10
7
8
8
8
8
8
7
6
6
7
7
8
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.5
ESE
10
1.3
E
10
1.4
ESE
10
1.4
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
9
1.2
E
9
1.2
E
10
1.1
E
10
1
E
9
1.1
E
12
1
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
11
1.1
E
13
1.1
E
12
1
E
12
0.9
E
11
0.9
E
11
0.8
E
11
Energy kJ
452
394
458
347
356
315
295
246
267
225
175
322
216
165
178
417
374
271
192
185
151
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
19
0.2
SSE
16
0.7
SSE
6
0.2
S
18
0.3
SSE
19
0.5
SSE
19
0.4
SSE
19
0.3
SSE
16
0.2
SSE
14
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
10
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSE
8
0.3
S
8
0.3
NE
3
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
11
Energy kJ
36
26
36
25
71
212
122
51
18
15
13
11
9
38
24
12
2
4
3
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
7
0.3
SSW
18
0.2
S
10
0.9
SSE
7
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
S
14
0.1
S
16
0.2
S
8
Energy kJ
52
63
8
82
6
6
5
34
14
5
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
7
0.1
S
14
1.6
S
7
1.6
SSE
7
1.6
SSE
7
0.4
N
3
0.6
NE
4
Energy kJ
48
4
240
206
238
3
11
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
4
170
0
211
4
0
17
0
0
39
0
0
39
0
0
39
0
0
23
17
Best forecast wave conditions in Hawkes Bay
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
3
2
3
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
6
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
8
9
9
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
7
5
6
5
4
5
6
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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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