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Awatoto Rivermouth Surf Forecast
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Awatoto Rivermouth surfForecast / Hawkes Bay / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 05 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
15.8° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 (May 09) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. 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 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 10s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sat 9th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 10th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Mon 11th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Awatoto Rivermouth over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
ENE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 6 | ENE 7 | NE 5 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | SSE 12 | E 11 | E 13 | |
24 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 0 | 18 | 26 | 0 | 116 | 28 | 85 | 144 | 137 | 123 | 88 | 138 | 35 | 121 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 8:25PM1.65m | 8:49AM1.54m | 9:05PM1.61m | 9:31AM1.49m | 9:46PM1.56m | 10:12AM1.44m | 10:30PM1.51m | 10:54AM1.40m | 11:18PM1.47m | 11:38AM1.37m | 00:07AM1.46m | 12:26PM1.38m | 00:56AM1.47m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:44AM0.44m | 2:53PM0.46m | 3:27AM0.43m | 3:34PM0.45m | 4:10AM0.40m | 4:17PM0.44m | 4:54AM0.38m | 5:01PM0.42m | 5:38AM0.35m | 5:47PM0.40m | 6:24AM0.33m | 6:36PM0.37m | 7:11AM0.31m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 |
 | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:10 | — | 5:09 |
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Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 12 |
13 | 12 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 10 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 10 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | E 9 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | E 6 | S 13 | E 9 | E 7 | S 15 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | SSE 12 | SE 7 | E 13 |
 kJ | 24 | 5 | 6 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 20 | 14 | 15 | 26 | 4 | 116 | 78 | 61 | 144 | 137 | 123 | 88 | 138 | 31 | 121 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 5 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 13 | — | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | SSW 6 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSE 10 | E 11 | SSE 19 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 3 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 16 | 34 | — | 9 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 28 | 85 | 3 | 3 | 70 | 35 | 61 | 118 | 16 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | SE 8 | S 18 | S 18 | S 17 | S 15 | S 9 | — | S 14 | S 14 | — | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 14 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 18 | SSE 17 | E 11 | SSE 19 |
| kJ | 7 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 1 | — | 4 | 4 | — | 4 | 14 | 3 | 14 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 57 | 35 | 123 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 5 | NNW 3 | N 3 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 7 | N 4 | N 3 | NW 3 | NNW 3 | SW 6 | NNW 3 | S 3 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | 2 | 44 | 51 | 18 | 15 | 131 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 48 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 128 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
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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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