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Mohaka River Mouth surfForecast / Hawkes Bay / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 19 Jan 2026 NZDT
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Mohaka River Mouth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Mohaka River Mouth sea temperature is
20.1° C
 (Which is 1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mohaka River Mouth this week:

The surf forecast for Mohaka River Mouth over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mohaka River Mouth in the next 12 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 22) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 22) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 21st Jan)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Best Surf 4PM (Thu 22nd Jan)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 22nd Jan)11ft (3.5m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mohaka River Mouth over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
2
0
!
3
3
2
0
0
0
2
0
1
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
SE
1.5
ESE
1.8
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.4
ESE
0.8
S
0.8
S
0.6
S
3.5
E
2.5
ESE
1.9
ESE
1.9
E
1.4
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
S
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
Period(s) (?)88777715141310111010999109101212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)43524032531926121427225312129121783740694300146121146124151189169
Wind
(km/h)
20
ESE
15
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
E
15
ENE
20
ENE
15
NE
35
ENE
15
NE
5
WSW
5
NW
10
ESE
10
S
20
SW
15
S
10
WNW
20
NW
20
WNW
10
NW
5
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
on		oncross-
on		oncross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		off
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:36AM
1.49
7:54PM
1.37
8:19AM
1.51
8:39PM
1.38
9:02AM
1.53
9:23PM
1.40
9:46AM
1.53
10:09PM
1.42
10:31AM
1.53
10:57PM
1.45
11:19AM
1.53
11:46PM
1.48
12:09PM
1.53
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:20AM
0.25
1:57PM
0.27
2:06AM
0.23
2:42PM
0.24
2:50AM
0.21
3:26PM
0.22
3:36AM
0.20
4:10PM
0.19
4:22AM
0.19
4:55PM
0.17
5:11AM
0.19
5:41PM
0.15
6:02AM
0.18
Mon
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Sunrise--6:05--6:07--6:09--6:09--6:11--6:11--6:13
Sunset8:37--8:36--8:35--8:35--8:34--8:34--8:32--
rain showers
light rain
light rain
rain showers
cloud
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
mod rain
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
Rain (mm)
2412--115236---2----47-
Temp. °C171617181618191818191925251816181316171221
Feels °C (?)15141415141617161419202525181214911141118
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Information about the Mohaka River Mouth Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Mohaka River Mouth provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Mohaka River Mouth can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mohaka 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 (Mohaka 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 Mohaka 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.

Mohaka River Mouth is 46 km (29 miles) from the city of Napier. If you plan a holiday in Hawkes Bay, look for hotels and other accommodation in Napier. Napier has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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