
Surf Forecasts:
Hawai River surf forecast from 1 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 6 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 7 Nov, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, N swell with 233 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 3 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period with N swell.
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 Tuesday (Nov 03) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s 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 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 07) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 3rd Nov) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 6th Nov) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 7th Nov) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hawai River over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 2 | Tuesday 3 | Wednesday 4 | Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 14 | NNW 5 | N 13 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
36 | 32 | 31 | 54 | 78 | 74 | 79 | 57 | 25 | 62 | 108 | 209 | 158 | 154 | 161 | 233 | 189 | 139 | 110 | 70 | 61 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 1:13PM1.81m | 1:40AM1.64m | 2:14PM1.76m | 2:45AM1.60m | 3:15PM1.72m | 3:49AM1.59m | 4:14PM1.70m | 4:50AM1.60m | 5:10PM1.68m | 5:45AM1.64m | 6:01PM1.68m | 6:35AM1.68m | 6:48PM1.68m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:54AM0.15m | 7:35PM0.24m | 7:53AM0.22m | 8:36PM0.26m | 8:55AM0.27m | 9:38PM0.26m | 9:57AM0.31m | 10:36PM0.25m | 10:57AM0.33m | 11:30PM0.23m | 11:52AM0.33m | 00:20AM0.21m | 12:44PM0.32m | 1:06AM0.19m | |||||||
6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | 7:44 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | 20 | 8 | 3 | 1 |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 11 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 14 | N 13 | N 13 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | NE 8 | NNW 11 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | NNW 16 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 |
36 | 32 | 31 | 54 | 78 | 74 | 79 | 57 | 25 | 17 | 12 | 209 | 158 | 154 | 48 | 233 | 189 | 139 | 110 | 70 | 49 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 9 | N 8 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNE 8 | NNW 11 | N 18 | N 10 | N 16 | N 16 | N 12 | N 15 | N 15 | NNW 14 | N 13 | NE 7 | N 14 |
2 | 1 | 1 | 33 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 6 | 8 | 21 | 20 | 3 | 17 | 17 | 37 | 14 | 16 | 61 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 9 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | — | — | — | NNW 11 | N 20 | — | N 18 | N 11 | N 12 | — | N 18 | N 11 | N 16 | N 16 | NNW 14 | N 10 |
2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 25 | 8 | — | 6 | 9 | 3 | — | 6 | 2 | 20 | 5 | 61 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | N 6 | — | — | — | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
21 | 25 | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 62 | 108 | — | — | — | 161 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 85 | 89 | 82 | 104 | 238 | 0 | 0 | 73 | 0 | 85 | 131 | 0 | 77 | 89 | 76 | 89 | 89 | 161 | 95 | 93 | 0 |
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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.










