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Haumoana River Mouth surfForecast / Hawkes Bay / New Zealand
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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
16.1° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Haumoana River Mouth this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Haumoana River Mouth in the next 16 days are 0.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Thu 30th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Haumoana River Mouth over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Fri 1 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SE 8 | SE 11 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 8 | E 12 | SE 11 | S 8 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | |
46 | 25 | 12 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 23 | 21 | 14 | 20 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | |
High Tide | 11:47PM1.64m | 12:17PM1.49m | 00:44AM1.59m | 1:15PM1.45m | 1:41AM1.54m | 2:12PM1.42m | 2:36AM1.49m | 3:07PM1.41m | 3:29AM1.46m | 3:58PM1.41m | 4:19AM1.43m | 4:47PM1.42m | 5:06AM1.42m | 5:33PM1.44m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:11AM0.09m | 6:29PM0.12m | 7:07AM0.13m | 7:25PM0.17m | 8:03AM0.15m | 8:21PM0.20m | 8:56AM0.18m | 9:16PM0.23m | 9:47AM0.19m | 10:09PM0.24m | 10:35AM0.21m | 10:59PM0.25m | 11:21AM0.22m | ||||||||
— | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | |
— | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | |
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Temp °C | 11 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 10 | SE 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 17 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 11 | SE 8 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 |
46 | 25 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 56 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 57 | 23 | 21 | 14 | 20 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | SE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | SSE 17 | SE 5 | SSE 12 | E 10 | E 10 | — | ENE 4 | NE 4 | E 5 | S 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 9 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 |
4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 59 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 38 | 7 | 24 | 24 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | — | S 15 | S 16 | S 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | — | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 12 | E 10 | — | SSE 8 | SSE 14 | E 9 | E 8 |
38 | — | 5 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | 7 | 20 | 2 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 8 | S 8 | — | — | — | ENE 3 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 33 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 447 | — | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 6 | 97 | 6 | 6 | 36 | 13 | 6 | 26 | 13 | 13 | 94 | 6 | 6 | 20 | 130 | 171 | 157 | 6 | 13 | 94 |
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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.












