Haumoana River Mouth surf break

Haumoana River Mouth surfForecast / Hawkes Bay / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 10 Apr 2026 NZST
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Haumoana River Mouth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Haumoana River Mouth sea temperature is
17.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Haumoana River Mouth this week:

The surf forecast for Haumoana River Mouth over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 10) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Haumoana River Mouth in the next 16 days are 5.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Monday (Apr 13) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Fri 10th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 12th Apr)18ft (5.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 12th Apr)18ft (5.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Haumoana River Mouth over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun night, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, gales from the ENE by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
E
1
E
1
E
1
E
1.6
E
1.5
E
2.5
E
4
E
2.4
E
1.3
E
0.9
ENE
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.9
E
0.8
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.4
E
0.3
E
0.3
E
0.2
E
Period(s) (?)10101010101291112101014131312121211111114
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)18318418119855161591939401557345154203173273196736838212016
Wind
(km/h)
5
W
15
SE
5
WSW
5
SW
20
ENE
20
ENE
45
ENE
70
ENE
35
WNW
20
NNW
20
N
20
N
15
NNW
15
NW
25
N
15
NW
25
WSW
15
WNW
15
WNW
20
NW
25
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
on
offglassononononcross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:34AM
1.29
11:57PM
1.38
12:19PM
1.27
12:43AM
1.37
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:45PM
0.34
6:19AM
0.34
6:30PM
0.34
7:04AM
0.34
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Sunrise6:35--6:35--6:37--6:37--6:39--6:39--6:41--
Sunset-5:51--5:49--5:47--5:45--5:45--5:43--5:42-
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
-----2237-----2-1----
Temp. °C191715181818192021222219202117181514201916
Feels °C (?)191514181716131016191916161813131010171611
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Information about the Haumoana River Mouth Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Haumoana River Mouth provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Haumoana River Mouth can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Haumoana River Mouth 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 (Haumoana River Mouth) 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 Haumoana River Mouth 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.

Haumoana River Mouth is 9 km (6 miles) from the city of Hastings. If you plan a holiday in Hawkes Bay, look for hotels and other accommodation in Hastings. Hastings has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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