Awatoto Rivermouth surf break

Awatoto Rivermouth surfForecast / Hawkes Bay / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Monday 13 Apr 2026 NZST
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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
17.9° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 14) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 16 days are 0.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 14) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 18) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 14th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 14th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 14th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Mon
20
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.4
E
0.3
ESE
0.2
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.5
ENE
0.6
E
0.6
E
Period(s) (?)141313131212111114141313121212555789
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)26422916815810071382320395855492726372824275154
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNW
10
NW
15
NW
15
WNW
20
W
20
W
15
NW
25
W
25
WSW
25
W
10
NNW
15
ENE
20
NNW
25
N
30
N
20
N
15
NNE
15
N
10
SW
15
SW
30
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
crossoncrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossoffoffcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:18AM
1.46
2:44PM
1.40
3:09AM
1.51
3:36PM
1.48
4:01AM
1.58
4:28PM
1.57
4:54AM
1.66
5:21PM
1.67
5:47AM
1.73
6:14PM
1.77
6:41AM
1.77
7:08PM
1.86
7:36AM
1.79
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:33AM
0.29
8:56PM
0.31
9:23AM
0.26
9:50PM
0.26
10:16AM
0.23
10:42PM
0.22
11:09AM
0.20
11:34PM
0.18
12:02PM
0.17
12:27AM
0.15
12:55PM
0.14
1:24AM
0.13
1:47PM
0.12
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Mon
20
Sunrise-6:39--6:39--6:41--6:41--6:43--6:43--6:45-
Sunset--5:45--5:44--5:42--5:40--5:38--5:37--5:37
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
Rain (mm)
--------------1----112
Temp. °C182021151820161818151819171920191919141514
Feels °C (?)16181814131612121210151614141516161712128
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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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