
Surf Forecasts:
Awatoto Rivermouth surf forecast from 22 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 27 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 27 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SE swell with 2,336 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 25 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period with E 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 Thursday (Jun 25) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period. 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 25th Jun) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 27th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sat 27th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Awatoto Rivermouth over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri night, min 9°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2 | 2 | 39 | 95 | 57 | 393 | 372 | 194 | 101 | 130 | 148 | 694 | 935 | 846 | 585 | 490 | 428 | 817 | 638 | 237 | 522 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:28PM1.58m | 00:51AM1.59m | 1:24PM1.57m | 1:42AM1.55m | 2:17PM1.58m | 2:33AM1.52m | 3:06PM1.59m | 3:23AM1.51m | 3:52PM1.60m | 4:10AM1.51m | 4:38PM1.60m | 4:54AM1.50m | 5:23PM1.60m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:41PM0.29m | 7:08AM0.27m | 7:36PM0.36m | 7:56AM0.35m | 8:30PM0.41m | 8:45AM0.42m | 9:21PM0.45m | 9:35AM0.46m | 10:08PM0.48m | 10:25AM0.48m | 10:53PM0.49m | 11:11AM0.47m | 11:37PM0.48m | ||||||||
7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | |
— | 4:54 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 |
Feels °C | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | SSE 11 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 8 | ESE 6 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 |
99 | 48 | 17 | 45 | 12 | 393 | 372 | 194 | 98 | 67 | 146 | 694 | 935 | 846 | 585 | 490 | 428 | 356 | 289 | 237 | 235 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | E 4 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | S 15 | — | S 10 | — | E 9 | E 10 | SE 10 | — | S 9 | SSE 18 | S 16 | S 18 | SSE 18 | S 16 | S 14 | S 12 | S 18 |
2 | 1 | 17 | 14 | 5 | — | 18 | — | 101 | 130 | 148 | — | 434 | 32 | 242 | 26 | 33 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 5 | E 8 | S 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 18 | SSW 14 |
2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 60 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 37 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | — | S 4 | SSW 3 | S 9 | SW 4 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 7 | ESE 10 |
— | 2 | 39 | 95 | 57 | 829 | — | 12 | 7 | 230 | 17 | 38 | 651 | 440 | 33 | 595 | 444 | 817 | 638 | 131 | 522 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 17 | 39 | 23 | 23 | 48 | 195 | 0 | 4 | 173 | 171 | 170 | 37 | 170 | 170 | 4 | 4 | 174 | 219 | 4 | 211 | 195 |
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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.









