Tutaekuri River Mouth Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.57° S 176.93° E

Tutaekuri River Mouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 19 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tutaekuri River Mouth sea temperature is
12.9°C
0.8° 

Tutaekuri River Mouth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tutaekuri River Mouth surf forecast from 19 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period, ESE swell with 139 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with SE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tutaekuri River Mouth this week:

The surf forecast for Tutaekuri River Mouth over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tutaekuri River Mouth in the next 16 days are 0.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Mon 21st Sep)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 21st Sep)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Most Powerful12AM (Sat 26th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tutaekuri River Mouth over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 5°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sun morning, calm by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 5°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Thu night).

Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ESE
11
0.4
ESE
11
0.3
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
11
0.6
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.4
SE
7
0.3
SE
7
0.2
E
10
0.6
SE
7
0.5
SE
6
0.5
SE
7
0.7
SE
6
0.5
SE
6
0.5
SE
6
0.5
SE
7
0.3
ESE
13
0.5
E
12
0.6
ESE
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
68
39
22
11
51
49
19
8
7
43
18
21
33
18
19
23
34
72
139
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
40
SW
25
SSW
15
WSW
5
NNW
15
ENE
5
WNW
5
NW
30
S
10
WSW
5
WSW
30
S
20
SW
20
SW
20
SE
10
W
5
NW
15
ENE
15
WNW
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
off
cross-off
on
off
High Tide
11:56PM1.32m
12:21PM1.38m
00:43AM1.29m
1:08PM1.37m
1:31AM1.28m
1:57PM1.36m
2:19AM1.27m
2:45PM1.37m
3:07AM1.28m
3:32PM1.39m
3:55AM1.31m
4:19PM1.42m
Low Tide
6:08AM0.32m
6:40PM0.34m
6:54AM0.34m
7:27PM0.36m
7:40AM0.34m
8:15PM0.35m
8:27AM0.33m
9:03PM0.34m
9:15AM0.31m
9:50PM0.30m
10:04AM0.28m
10:37PM0.26m
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light rain
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light rain
clear
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clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:05
6:03
6:01
6:00
5:58
5:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:06
6:07
6:07
6:08
6:09
6:10
 mm
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2
1
3
Temp °C
15
12
12
9
12
13
10
18
10
7
10
9
7
11
11
9
14
13
12
Feels °C
12
4
6
4
8
9
8
17
4
3
7
2
1
5
5
6
9
8
8
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Information about the Tutaekuri River Mouth Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Tutaekuri River Mouth provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 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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