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Awatoto Rivermouth surfForecast / Hawkes Bay / New Zealand
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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 Thursday (Apr 09) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Awatoto Rivermouth in the next 16 days are 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 08) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 9th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Mon 13th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 12th Apr) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Awatoto Rivermouth over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sat morning, gales from the ENE by Sun afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tue 14 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 13 | |
Wave (?)Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 419 | 449 | 840 | 241 | 185 | 166 | 157 | 149 | 149 | 177 | 192 | 249 | 537 | 476 | 1765 | 3606 | 771 | 394 | 171 | 198 | 173 | ||
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- on | off | off | on | on | on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:36PM 1.64 | 10:02AM 1.55 | 10:18PM 1.58 | 10:43AM 1.49 | 11:04PM 1.52 | 11:26AM 1.42 | 11:52PM 1.48 | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:56AM 0.43 | 4:10PM 0.46 | 4:40AM 0.43 | 4:53PM 0.46 | 5:25AM 0.42 | 5:35PM 0.44 | 6:11AM 0.40 | 6:20PM 0.42 | 6:58AM 0.36 | 7:08PM 0.39 | 7:45AM 0.33 | 8:01PM 0.36 | 8:33AM 0.29 | |||||||||
Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tue 14 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:39 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | |
Rain (mm) | 1 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 19 | 21 | 21 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 17 | |
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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.












