Awatoto Rivermouth surf break

Awatoto Rivermouth surfForecast / Hawkes Bay / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 25 Dec 2025 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
18.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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 Monday (Dec 29) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Awatoto Rivermouth in the next 12 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 29) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 30) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 29th Dec)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 29th Dec)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 29th Dec)11ft (3.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Awatoto Rivermouth over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 47mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Thu
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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2
2
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.2
ESE
0.2
ESE
0.6
NNE
0.4
ENE
0.7
E
0.5
E
0.2
E
0.5
E
0.2
E
1.1
E
1.7
ESE
3.5
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.1
ESE
0.8
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.7
ENE
0.5
E
Period(s) (?)1212111137459386798878878
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1527121171817116457425717552011476642414534
Wind
(km/h)
20
E
5
SW
15
N
25
NW
15
N
5
NE
20
E
10
WSW
5
ENE
15
E
10
ESE
25
ESE
35
ESE
20
SSW
15
WSW
5
SW
0
SSW
10
ESE
15
ESE
15
N
10
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onglasscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
offglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
offglassglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:39PM
1.46
11:00AM
1.56
11:21PM
1.48
11:48AM
1.57
12:07AM
1.52
12:37PM
1.60
12:56AM
1.56
1:27PM
1.64
1:52AM
1.63
2:20PM
1.68
2:49AM
1.71
3:16PM
1.71
3:47AM
1.79
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:35PM
0.27
4:43AM
0.30
5:19PM
0.25
5:31AM
0.29
6:05PM
0.24
6:20AM
0.28
6:53PM
0.24
7:11AM
0.29
7:41PM
0.24
8:07AM
0.29
8:33PM
0.24
9:06AM
0.28
9:28PM
0.24
10:07AM
0.25
Thu
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Sunrise--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:45--5:46--5:47--5:48
Sunset8:39--8:40--8:40--8:40--8:42--8:42--8:42--
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C211826272017171618181717161616181719202024
Feels °C (?)171721221816151514151513111414191718191823
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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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