Surf Forecasts:
Tutaekuri River Mouth surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period, SE swell with 164 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tutaekuri River Mouth in the next 16 days are 0.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 16s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tutaekuri River Mouth over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next week and a half is looking pretty flat and frustrating for Tutaekuri River Mouth. There’s no real energy building for a long stretch, so if you’re looking for a proper session, you’ll have to wait.
The best bet in this whole 16-day window lands on Saturday, August 22nd. We’re seeing a small window of cleaner conditions in the morning. The swell is coming in from the ESE at 3ft, with a 9-second period. The combined energy is sitting at a modest 139 – nothing to write home about, but it's the most we see in this run. The wind will be light from the NW, which is a cross-off breeze and should keep the surface fairly clean. This is an exposed river bar for advanced surfers, and with the small size, it won’t be intimidating. The water temperature is about 53°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so don’t forget the extra rubber.
Before that, the pickings are slim. On Friday, August 7th, there’s a small 3ft SE groundswell in the morning (11-second period), and with a light offshore W wind, the conditions could be clean. The energy is weak at 179, but for a quick paddle on a longboard, it might be worth a look if you're desperate. Just know the water temp is 2° colder than average, so it’s a bit nippy.
From Sunday, August 9th right through to Thursday, August 21st, it’s pretty much a write-off. We’re talking days of tiny waves, poor conditions, or onshore junk. There’s a brief moment on Wednesday, August 12th afternoon with glassy conditions and a tiny 1ft swell, but the energy is so low (42) it’s barely surfable. You’d be better off waiting.
So, to sum it up: don’t get your hopes up for the next week. The 22nd is your target, and it’s not a blockbuster, but it’s the only real clean option on the table. Keep an eye on the charts, things can always change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 4°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 11 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | E 12 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 11 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 6 | ENE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 134 | 164 | 94 | 54 | 66 | 58 | 56 | 37 | 13 | 3 | 8 | 56 | 89 | 63 | 67 | 8 | 21 | 39 | 24 | 10 | 45 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | on | off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | off | off | on | cross | glassy | glassy | off | cross-off | on | glassy |
High Tide | 12:01PM1.50m | 00:24AM1.48m | 12:56PM1.54m | 1:21AM1.49m | 1:55PM1.58m | 2:20AM1.50m | 2:54PM1.62m | 3:20AM1.52m | 3:53PM1.66m | 4:19AM1.54m | 4:51PM1.69m | 5:17AM1.56m | 5:48PM1.70m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:18PM0.19m | 6:41AM0.15m | 7:15PM0.18m | 7:37AM0.13m | 8:13PM0.15m | 8:34AM0.10m | 9:13PM0.13m | 9:33AM0.07m | 10:13PM0.09m | 10:32AM0.04m | 11:12PM0.06m | 11:30AM0.02m | 00:10AM0.04m | ||||||||
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 | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — |
 | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 8 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 11 |
Feels °C | 4 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SSE 16 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | NE 4 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 12 | SE 11 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | E 5 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 6 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 134 | 164 | 94 | 144 | 66 | 58 | 56 | 37 | 5 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 89 | 63 | 28 | 8 | 8 | 39 | 24 | 10 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | ESE 12 | SSE 15 | ENE 3 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SE 9 | ENE 5 | SE 14 | SE 13 | E 6 | S 19 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | E 5 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 14 |
| kJ | 117 | 137 | 98 | 54 | 22 | 2 | 20 | 18 | 13 | 2 | 8 | 56 | 1 | 7 | 40 | 25 | 21 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | SE 12 | E 15 | SE 12 | ESE 10 | SE 15 | E 13 | E 12 | SSE 12 | E 12 | NE 4 | NE 5 | S 21 | S 18 | S 16 | SSE 10 | SSE 8 | SE 11 | SE 13 | E 13 | ESE 14 |
| kJ | 45 | 141 | 4 | 37 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 27 | 5 | 59 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 19 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | E 2 | NE 5 | — | E 5 | — | N 2 | NE 3 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 10 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 67 | — | 13 | — | 1 | 1 | 45 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 86 | 0 | 0 | 93 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 93 | 25 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 93 | 0 |
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