Haumoana River Mouth surf break

Haumoana River Mouth surfForecast / Hawkes Bay / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 07 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
17.6° 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 Thursday (Apr 09) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period. 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 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Monday (Apr 13) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 9th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 13th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 12th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, gales from the ENE by Sun afternoon).

Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tue
14
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
!
2
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
ENE
1.9
ENE
2.4
ENE
1.3
E
1.1
E
1
E
1
E
0.9
E
0.9
E
1
E
1
E
1.1
E
1.4
E
1.9
E
3
E
3.5
E
1.8
E
1.4
E
1
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
Period(s) (?)888899910101010101281013111091413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)41944984024118516615714914917719224953747617653606771394171198173
Wind
(km/h)
20
NE
15
NNE
20
NNE
10
N
5
WNW
15
E
10
W
5
W
10
ESE
5
SW
5
SW
20
ENE
25
ENE
45
ENE
70
ENE
25
N
15
NNW
20
N
20
N
20
NNW
20
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
offglasscross-
on
offglassononononcrosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:43PM
1.45
10:06AM
1.36
10:27PM
1.42
10:50AM
1.32
11:12PM
1.40
11:34AM
1.29
11:57PM
1.38
12:19PM
1.27
12:43AM
1.37
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:05AM
0.28
4:19PM
0.30
4:50AM
0.31
5:02PM
0.32
5:34AM
0.33
5:45PM
0.34
6:19AM
0.34
6:30PM
0.34
7:04AM
0.34
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tue
14
Sunrise-6:33--6:33--6:35--6:35--6:37--6:37--6:39-
Sunset--5:53--5:52--5:51--5:49--5:47--5:45--5:45
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
122---------1281-----
Temp. °C171818192120181817151817181921232425192121
Feels °C (?)141616182119181816141815151112182122171717
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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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