Awatoto Rivermouth Surf Break

Awatoto Rivermouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 39.50° S 176.92° E

Issued: 11 pm 15 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Awatoto Rivermouth sea temperature is
13.9° 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 15 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 19 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 19 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s period, SSE swell with 126 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 19 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s 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 Friday (Jun 19) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. 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 0.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 19th Jun)1.5ft (0.4m) 18s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 19th Jun)1.5ft (0.4m) 18s
Most Powerful 6PM (Fri 19th Jun)1.5ft (0.4m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Mon
22
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
E
14
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SE
5
0.1
E
12
0.1
SE
12
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SE
6
0.2
SSE
16
0.2
SSE
7
0.3
SE
11
0.2
E
11
0.3
ENE
11
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
8
0.4
SE
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
12
4
14
4
3
5
14
21
5
25
5
18
9
23
20
16
7
6
6
6
6
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
10
WSW
10
SW
10
WNW
15
W
15
S
10
SSW
5
NNW
10
ESE
0
N
5
WSW
15
ENE
10
NW
15
NW
15
NW
15
NW
10
W
5
WNW
10
W
10
W
5
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
off
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
High Tide
5:59AM1.81m
6:27PM1.98m
6:59AM1.82m
7:25PM1.98m
7:58AM1.80m
8:22PM1.95m
8:54AM1.77m
9:17PM1.89m
9:47AM1.73m
10:12PM1.82m
10:40AM1.67m
11:06PM1.73m
11:33AM1.62m
Low Tide
11:50PM0.14m
12:12PM0.12m
00:50AM0.09m
1:08PM0.06m
1:49AM0.05m
2:04PM0.03m
2:46AM0.03m
3:00PM0.03m
3:41AM0.04m
3:56PM0.06m
4:35AM0.07m
4:51PM0.12m
5:28AM0.12m
5:46PM0.20m
part cloud
light rain
light rain
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
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7:31
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:31
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:53
4:53
4:53
4:54
4:54
4:54
4:54
 mm
1
5
Temp °C
14
10
9
9
14
15
10
11
12
11
12
12
13
16
16
18
19
19
14
14
14
Feels °C
11
8
6
7
11
11
7
9
10
10
11
9
9
14
13
14
18
17
12
12
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
5
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SE
5
0.1
SE
4
0.1
SE
12
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SE
6
0.3
SE
5
0.3
SSE
19
0.4
SSE
19
0.3
SSE
16
0.3
ENE
11
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.3
NE
4
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
8
0.1
E
9
Energy kJ
12
3
14
4
1
5
14
21
5
5
72
117
53
23
20
16
6
2
6
6
2
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
14
0.1
SE
10
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
13
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
11
0.1
S
15
0.2
SSE
16
0.2
SSE
7
0.3
SE
11
0.2
E
11
0.2
SSE
13
0.2
SSE
12
0.1
SE
11
0.1
E
15
0.2
E
9
0.1
E
14
0.1
S
20
Energy kJ
4
4
3
3
4
4
5
5
4
25
5
18
9
17
14
5
4
6
4
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
14
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.1
E
12
0.1
SE
4
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
15
0.1
SE
11
0.1
S
7
0.1
SE
11
0.2
E
12
0.2
ENE
3
0.2
ENE
4
0.1
NE
4
0.1
SE
15
0.1
S
10
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
14
0.1
S
11
0.1
E
14
Energy kJ
4
4
4
3
1
4
5
5
1
5
11
1
1
1
9
2
4
4
2
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
6
0.3
N
2
0.4
NNE
4
0.4
NNW
3
0.2
SSW
5
0.4
SE
4
Energy kJ
50
1
7
4
2
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
3
3
1
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
17
19
17
23
17
167
17
23
91
17
17
39
19
19
25
25
17
23
23
23
25
Best forecast wave conditions in Hawkes Bay
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
4
4
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
2
2
5
5
4
8
7
6
4
4
4
4
2
4
4
9
8
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
8
7
6
5
6
6
4
9
8
9
9
8
6
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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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