Haumoana River Mouth Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.60° S 176.95° E

Haumoana River Mouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 22 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Haumoana River Mouth sea temperature is
12.8°C
1.0° 

Haumoana River Mouth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Haumoana River Mouth surf forecast from 22 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 23 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period, ESE swell with 151 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 23 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period with SE swell.

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 Wednesday (Sep 23) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Haumoana River Mouth in the next 16 days are 0.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Wed 23rd Sep)2ft (0.6m) 7s
Best Surf12AM (Wed 23rd Sep)2ft (0.6m) 7s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 27th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Sun afternoon).

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Monday
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Wave
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Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.4
SE
6
0.2
ESE
11
0.8
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.6
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.4
ESE
12
0.5
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13
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0.5
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13
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12
0.6
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0.7
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0.7
ESE
13
0.5
ESE
13
0.4
ESE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
9
28
14
11
59
33
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36
34
48
101
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93
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91
129
149
147
92
58
Wind (km/h)
25
SSE
10
W
25
SSW
25
SSW
20
SW
20
SW
15
SE
10
WNW
5
WNW
15
ENE
10
WSW
5
NNW
15
ENE
10
NNW
25
NNW
40
WSW
10
W
15
W
20
WSW
15
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High Tide
2:19AM1.27m
2:45PM1.37m
3:07AM1.28m
3:32PM1.39m
3:55AM1.31m
4:19PM1.42m
4:43AM1.36m
5:06PM1.45m
5:31AM1.41m
5:54PM1.49m
6:19AM1.47m
6:41PM1.51m
Low Tide
8:15PM0.35m
8:27AM0.33m
9:03PM0.34m
9:15AM0.31m
9:50PM0.30m
10:04AM0.28m
10:37PM0.26m
10:53AM0.24m
11:24PM0.22m
11:43AM0.20m
00:11AM0.17m
12:33PM0.17m
00:59AM0.14m
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Temp °C
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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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