Awatoto Rivermouth Surf Break

Awatoto Rivermouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 39.50° S 176.92° E

Issued: 11 pm 19 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Awatoto Rivermouth sea temperature is
13.7° C

Slightly cooler than normal

Awatoto Rivermouth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Awatoto Rivermouth surf forecast from 19 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 26 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, SSE swell with 2,215 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 23 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period with SE 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 Tuesday (Jun 23) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Awatoto Rivermouth in the next 16 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 9AM. 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 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Tue 23rd Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Best Surf 9AM (Fri 26th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 9AM (Fri 26th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Awatoto Rivermouth over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat night, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu morning).

Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Fri
26
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
4
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
11
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.4
NE
4
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
8
0.1
E
14
0.8
SE
6
1.3
SE
6
0.4
SSE
18
0.4
ESE
5
1
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
7
1.2
E
8
1.1
E
9
1
E
10
0.8
E
11
2.5
SSE
13
2
SE
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
26
21
20
9
7
6
6
4
49
103
133
8
70
64
140
200
189
186
152
2215
1367
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
10
WNW
10
NNW
20
NNW
5
NNW
10
SE
5
NW
20
WSW
15
SSE
5
ESE
5
N
10
NE
15
NE
15
NE
30
NE
15
NNE
5
NW
10
ESE
10
WSW
10
WNW
5
ENE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
off
cross
glassy
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
off
cross-off
on
High Tide
9:17PM1.89m
9:47AM1.73m
10:12PM1.82m
10:40AM1.67m
11:06PM1.73m
11:33AM1.62m
11:59PM1.66m
12:28PM1.58m
00:51AM1.59m
1:24PM1.57m
1:42AM1.55m
2:17PM1.58m
2:33AM1.52m
3:06PM1.59m
Low Tide
3:41AM0.04m
3:56PM0.06m
4:35AM0.07m
4:51PM0.12m
5:28AM0.12m
5:46PM0.20m
6:19AM0.19m
6:41PM0.29m
7:08AM0.27m
7:36PM0.36m
7:56AM0.35m
8:30PM0.41m
8:45AM0.42m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:54
4:54
4:54
4:54
4:55
4:55
4:55
 mm
1
2
3
1
4
3
Temp °C
10
14
17
18
18
18
13
12
12
12
11
14
13
12
13
13
14
15
11
13
13
Feels °C
8
11
15
15
17
16
13
8
9
11
9
12
11
10
8
12
13
13
9
13
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
5
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.2
ENE
10
0.4
NE
4
0.2
ENE
4
0.2
E
8
0.1
SE
4
0.8
SE
6
0.9
ESE
6
0.5
ESE
5
0.4
ESE
5
0.7
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
7
1.2
E
8
1.1
E
9
1
E
10
0.8
E
11
0.6
E
11
2
SE
13
Energy kJ
5
21
20
9
4
1
6
1
49
49
15
8
33
64
140
200
189
186
152
81
1367
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
11
0.2
SSE
13
0.2
SSE
12
0.1
SE
11
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.1
SE
4
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.4
SSE
19
0.4
SSE
18
0.3
SSE
17
0.3
SSE
13
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
12
0.1
SE
11
0.1
S
19
0.8
E
10
Energy kJ
25
16
14
4
7
6
1
1
1
122
133
59
35
15
14
5
7
138
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
16
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
15
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
8
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
10
Energy kJ
26
11
10
9
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
1
6
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
4
0.2
SSE
2
0.4
SSE
4
1.7
SSE
6
1.3
SE
6
1
ENE
6
1.3
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
8
0.9
S
4
1.6
SSE
11
2.5
SSE
13
0.9
SSW
4
Energy kJ
4
1
6
227
103
70
138
302
24
669
2215
31
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
3
1
1
1
2
1
5
1
4
4
Distance (km)
17
17
19
25
23
89
23
99
92
0
0
39
23
48
254
23
0
89
0
0
17
Best forecast wave conditions in Hawkes Bay
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
1
1
1
1
4
4
3
2
1
2
3
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
3
4
4
4
7
5
6
4
4
3
3
3
4
5
8
8
9
7
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
8
9
6
7
5
6
5
5
6
5
6
6
6
8
8
9
9
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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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