Haumoana River Mouth surf break

Haumoana River Mouth surfForecast / Hawkes Bay / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 17 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
17.4° 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 17) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 2s is also forecast. 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 0.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Fri 17th Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf 3PM (Wed 22nd Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Most Powerful 3PM (Wed 22nd Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
2
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.3
ESE
1
NE
0.7
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.7
ENE
0.8
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.8
ENE
0.6
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
Period(s) (?)1313121212669777888881211101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)58554927265933622323458684577946172112969465
Wind
(km/h)
15
NW
5
NNE
15
NW
20
N
25
NNE
30
NNE
10
NNE
15
NNE
5
NNW
10
NNE
15
NE
10
NW
20
NNE
20
N
15
N
15
N
10
NW
5
W
5
NNW
5
ENE
0
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
glassonglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:22PM
1.54
5:46AM
1.57
6:15PM
1.61
6:40AM
1.60
7:08PM
1.68
7:34AM
1.62
8:02PM
1.72
8:29AM
1.62
8:57PM
1.73
9:24AM
1.61
9:53PM
1.72
10:21AM
1.57
10:49PM
1.69
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:10AM
0.12
11:36PM
0.12
12:02PM
0.07
12:32AM
0.07
12:56PM
0.03
1:28AM
0.03
1:50PM
0.01
2:25AM
0.01
2:44PM
0.01
3:21AM
0.01
3:40PM
0.02
4:17AM
0.03
4:36PM
0.05
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Sunrise6:41--6:43--6:43--6:45--6:46--6:47--6:48--
Sunset-5:40--5:38--5:37--5:36--5:35--5:34--5:31-
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cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
heavy rain
part cloud
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part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
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light rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C192016181819192016172017182016202216171714
Feels °C (?)161811151314171715161815141613171914151614
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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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