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Hawai River Surf Forecast
/ East Cape (19 surf breaks) /
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Hawai River surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Sunday 24 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Hawai River surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Hawai River sea temperature is
17.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hawai River this week:
The surf forecast for Hawai River over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hawai River in the next 16 days are 0.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sun 24th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sun 24th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 26th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hawai River over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 10 | N 8 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | N 10 | N 10 | NNE 10 | N 9 | N 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | |
68 | 60 | 53 | 66 | 102 | 128 | 122 | 122 | 123 | 83 | 60 | 59 | 62 | 41 | 34 | 20 | 20 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | off | cross-off | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | |
High Tide | 12:58PM1.62m | 1:26AM1.74m | 1:59PM1.57m | 2:22AM1.67m | 2:58PM1.55m | 3:15AM1.62m | 3:53PM1.56m | 4:06AM1.59m | 4:44PM1.58m | 4:54AM1.58m | 5:30PM1.60m | 5:39AM1.57m | 6:14PM1.63m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:07PM0.26m | 7:48AM0.25m | 8:04PM0.33m | 8:43AM0.28m | 9:02PM0.39m | 9:36AM0.29m | 9:57PM0.42m | 10:25AM0.30m | 10:49PM0.43m | 11:11AM0.29m | 11:37PM0.42m | 11:55AM0.29m | 00:23AM0.41m | ||||||||
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 | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — |
 | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 4:59 | — |
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Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
12 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | N 10 | N 10 | NNE 10 | N 9 | N 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | WNW 4 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 11 |
 kJ | 68 | 60 | 36 | 66 | 102 | 128 | 122 | 122 | 123 | 83 | 60 | 59 | 62 | 41 | 34 | 20 | 20 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 12 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 11 | N 10 | N 10 | NE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | E 10 | WNW 3 | N 12 | N 12 | NNE 7 | WNW 4 | NNE 11 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 39 | 51 | 53 | 29 | 20 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 12 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | E 10 | E 10 | — | N 12 | NNE 11 | N 7 | N 7 |
| kJ | 20 | 27 | 29 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 11 | 12 | 4 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 76 | 35 | 73 | 43 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 |
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Information about the Hawai River Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Hawai River provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hawai River can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hawai River 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 (Hawai River) 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 Hawai River 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.
Hawai River is 48 km (30 miles) from Whakatane. If you plan a holiday in East Cape, look for hotels and other accommodation in Whakatane. Whakatane has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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