Tutaekuri River Mouth surfForecast / Hawkes Bay / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 11 Dec 2025 NZDT
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Tutaekuri River Mouth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tutaekuri River Mouth sea temperature is
18.6° C
(Which is 2.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tutaekuri River Mouth this week:

The surf forecast for Tutaekuri River Mouth over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 12) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tutaekuri River Mouth in the next 12 days are 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 18) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Friday (Dec 12) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 12th Dec)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 17th Dec)7ft (2.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 18th Dec)7ft (2.2m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the SSE by Fri afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.6
SE
0.5
SE
0.6
SE
0.6
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.6
E
1
ENE
0.5
E
1
E
0.9
ENE
0.5
E
1.2
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
1.3
ENE
2.2
NE
1.3
ENE
Period(s) (?)1098886666855566577677
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)967951335315202212404812536820849173134503149
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
10
WSW
20
S
35
SSE
15
SW
15
SSE
20
SE
5
W
10
NE
20
ENE
5
WNW
5
ENE
25
ENE
10
WNW
15
NNE
25
ENE
10
NNW
20
NE
10
NNE
10
WNW
5
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
offcrosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
offcross-
on
onoffoncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
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High Tide
/ height (m)
12:07AM
1.46
12:31PM
1.55
1:02AM
1.41
1:23PM
1.47
1:55AM
1.38
2:14PM
1.41
2:46AM
1.36
3:03PM
1.36
3:35AM
1.36
3:51PM
1.34
4:21AM
1.37
4:38PM
1.33
5:06AM
1.39
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:19AM
0.15
6:55PM
0.14
7:12AM
0.21
7:45PM
0.19
8:03AM
0.27
8:33PM
0.23
8:54AM
0.31
9:19PM
0.27
9:44AM
0.34
10:04PM
0.29
10:32AM
0.34
10:49PM
0.30
11:20AM
0.34
Thu
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Sunrise--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:39--5:39--5:39
Sunset8:31--8:31--8:32--8:34--8:35--8:35--8:36--
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part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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rain showers
clear
cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C181618171416161416161518191821262120161617
Feels °C (?)171713101111121213121315171718231816161514
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The above surf forecast table for Tutaekuri 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 Tutaekuri River Mouth can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tutaekuri 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 (Tutaekuri 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 Tutaekuri 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.

Tutaekuri River Mouth is 8 km (5 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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