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Hawai River surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand
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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
20.6° 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 Monday (Mar 23) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hawai River in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 23rd Mar) | 1ft (0.3m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 25th Mar) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 27th Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hawai River over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 63mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | |||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | ||
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 54 | 44 | 66 | 65 | 61 | 55 | 54 | 51 | 53 | 79 | 99 | 322 | 1255 | 2529 | 2572 | 2298 | 1198 | 800 | 592 | 123 | 76 | |||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | glass | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 10:23PM 1.87 | 10:40AM 1.86 | 11:12PM 1.87 | 11:30AM 1.82 | 12:04AM 1.84 | 12:24PM 1.76 | 1:00AM 1.79 | 1:21PM 1.69 | 2:00AM 1.74 | 2:24PM 1.63 | 3:04AM 1.70 | 3:29PM 1.58 | 4:08AM 1.68 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:37AM 0.12 | 5:01PM 0.03 | 5:27AM 0.15 | 5:50PM 0.06 | 6:21AM 0.20 | 6:43PM 0.12 | 7:17AM 0.25 | 7:40PM 0.19 | 8:18AM 0.31 | 8:41PM 0.24 | 9:22AM 0.34 | 9:44PM 0.28 | 10:27AM 0.34 | ||||||||||
Sun 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | ||
| Sunset | 7:19 | - | - | 7:17 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:12 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | ||
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 19 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 14 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 22 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 23 | ||
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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.












