Awatoto Rivermouth surf break

Awatoto Rivermouth surfForecast / Hawkes Bay / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Friday 13 Mar 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
18.9° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 14) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Awatoto Rivermouth in the next 12 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 13) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Friday (Mar 13) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 14th Mar)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 14th Mar)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 13th Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thu
19
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
ENE
0.7
SE
1.7
ENE
0.8
SE
0.7
SE
0.7
SE
0.6
SE
0.4
ENE
0.7
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.6
E
0.3
SE
0.7
ENE
0.2
E
0.2
E
0.2
E
0.2
E
0.3
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.2
SSE
0.2
SSE
Period(s) (?)71481413131288881268788861212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)14318135726117616892235143422337545511311514
Wind
(km/h)
20
NNE
15
NE
15
NE
15
N
5
S
20
S
15
SW
10
SW
15
E
10
N
10
NNW
15
E
10
W
5
W
15
E
10
WSW
0
NNE
20
ENE
15
WSW
5
W
10
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoncross-
on
crossonoffglassonoffglassonoffglasscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:34AM
1.50
1:49PM
1.42
2:22AM
1.47
2:37PM
1.37
3:09AM
1.46
3:27PM
1.35
3:55AM
1.46
4:18PM
1.36
4:44AM
1.48
5:09PM
1.41
5:35AM
1.53
6:00PM
1.47
6:27AM
1.60
6:52PM
1.55
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:49AM
0.45
8:00PM
0.44
8:37AM
0.43
8:47PM
0.42
9:24AM
0.38
9:38PM
0.38
10:12AM
0.33
10:31PM
0.33
11:01AM
0.28
11:23PM
0.27
11:51AM
0.24
12:12AM
0.21
12:43PM
0.20
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thu
19
Sunrise-7:05--7:07--7:07--7:09--7:09--7:11--7:11-
Sunset--7:36--7:35--7:32--7:30--7:30--7:28--7:27
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C172123212017141617162224181718171719171818
Feels °C (?)152024212014121514131920151516181517181717
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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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