
Surf Forecasts:
Awatoto Rivermouth surf forecast from 27 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 31 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 1 Nov, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period, SE swell with 85 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 31 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period with SSE 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 Saturday (Oct 31) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s 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 0.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 01) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 03) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sat 31st Oct) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Sat 31st Oct) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 1st Nov) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Awatoto Rivermouth over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the W by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri morning, calm by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 1 | Monday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | NNE 4 | SE 5 | SE 4 | E 4 | NNW 3 | E 14 | S 18 | SE 13 | S 17 | SE 8 | E 14 | SSE 8 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SE 10 | E 4 | N 4 | SSE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
9 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 42 | 34 | 42 | 34 | 17 | 9 | 16 | 6 | 5 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 7:15PM1.72m | 7:42AM1.80m | 8:08PM1.74m | 8:34AM1.86m | 9:03PM1.75m | 9:26AM1.88m | 9:59PM1.73m | 10:20AM1.86m | 10:55PM1.70m | 11:17AM1.81m | 11:50PM1.66m | 12:17PM1.75m | 00:46AM1.61m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:03PM0.22m | 1:29AM0.21m | 1:57PM0.19m | 2:20AM0.18m | 2:53PM0.16m | 3:12AM0.15m | 3:50PM0.13m | 4:07AM0.12m | 4:46PM0.10m | 5:04AM0.10m | 5:43PM0.08m | 6:01AM0.09m | 6:40PM0.07m | ||||||||
6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 7:43 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:50 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 20 | 22 | 16 | 22 | 22 | 18 |
Feels °C | 15 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 15 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 16 | 17 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | NNE 4 | SE 5 | SE 4 | S 9 | ENE 5 | — | — | — | S 8 | SE 8 | SE 13 | SSE 8 | SE 12 | SE 6 | SE 10 | SSE 8 | NE 5 | SSE 13 | NE 4 | ENE 7 |
2 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 10 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 7 | 42 | 34 | 12 | 34 | 6 | 23 | 16 | 5 | 19 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | NE 5 | NE 5 | S 8 | S 13 | S 6 | S 6 | S 18 | S 18 | S 17 | S 18 | S 17 | SE 12 | E 13 | SE 13 | S 12 | SE 13 | SSE 9 | E 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 |
2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 42 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | — | — | — | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | — | SE 13 | — | S 18 | E 14 | S 17 | — | E 13 | SE 14 | S 11 | SE 13 | E 12 | — | SE 12 |
2 | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | 7 | — | 25 | 4 | 6 | — | 3 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 3 | — | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | — | — | — | E 4 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | NW 2 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | — | — | SE 6 | — | — | E 4 | N 4 | NE 4 | NNW 2 | NNW 3 |
9 | — | — | — | 13 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 11 | — | — | 17 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 348 | 185 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 92 | 101 | 25 | 23 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 2 | 48 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 39 |
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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.










