
Surf Forecasts:
Tutaekuri River Mouth surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period, SE swell with 193 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tutaekuri River Mouth over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer.
Right off the bat, the next week and a half is pretty grim. There’s a long stretch of weak, mostly poor surf from now until around the 9th of August. You’ll be staring at tiny, messy waves most days with barely any energy. The water’s sitting at 54° which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year, so you’ll want a good hood.
The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t pop up until Sunday the 9th of August. The morning there’s a 4ft swell from the SE with a short period of 7 seconds, but it’s clean with light offshore wind. Not a classic, but it’s something. The afternoon of the 9th is the first true standout. The swell builds to 5ft from the ESE, period bumps to 8 seconds, and the wind is a gentle cross-off breeze. The combined energy hits 279 (moderate), and the report says “expect good surf conditions.” That’s the best window in the first week.
Tutaekuri River Mouth is a river bar/beach break, fairly consistent, but it’s an advanced wave. The swell direction is from the ESE, which is a bit off the optimum NE, but it’ll still line up. With 5ft, this is getting a bit much for beginners, but for experienced surfers, that Sunday afternoon is the call.
Then the second week gets interesting but messy. Monday the 10th of August morning sees a big spike in energy – 8ft from the SE with a period of 9 seconds, and combined energy reading 1325 (very strong). But the wind is a moderate cross-shore with a cross-chop, so it’s going to be lumpy. That’s expert-only territory, and honestly, it looks more like a kite-surfing day than a clean paddle session.
Tuesday the 11th of August is the biggest swell of the run. Morning has 7ft from the E with a long 12-second period, and energy is 1486 (very strong). The wind is a gentle cross-shore, so there’s slight cross-chop but it’s manageable. The afternoon holds 7ft with the same direction and period. That’s a serious groundswell. It’s an advanced wave, and with that long period, it’s going to be powerful and a bit walled-up at the beach. Best suited for a ripper. The forecast score is the highest of the entire period, but the wind is not perfect.
The rest of that week falls away. The 12th and 13th August are blown out by strong northerly winds and lumpy conditions. The 14th and 15th August drop back to small, weak surf with poor conditions.
So, the standout is Sunday afternoon the 9th of August – clean, solid 5ft, easy wind. The backup is Tuesday the 11th of August morning if you’re an expert who wants power, but be ready for a bit of chop.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri night, calm by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 11 | E 11 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 14 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 7 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
86 | 59 | 38 | 38 | 48 | 155 | 114 | 92 | 59 | 53 | 15 | 24 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 114 | 73 | 67 | 55 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | off |
High Tide | 6:59PM1.46m | 7:19AM1.34m | 7:42PM1.47m | 8:03AM1.35m | 8:24PM1.47m | 8:47AM1.37m | 9:08PM1.47m | 9:32AM1.40m | 9:52PM1.47m | 10:18AM1.43m | 10:40PM1.47m | 11:08AM1.46m | 11:30PM1.47m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:22AM0.26m | 1:30PM0.24m | 2:05AM0.24m | 2:15PM0.23m | 2:48AM0.23m | 3:00PM0.23m | 3:31AM0.21m | 3:46PM0.22m | 4:15AM0.20m | 4:34PM0.22m | 5:00AM0.18m | 5:25PM0.21m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | |
5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
Feels °C | 11 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 11 | SSE 10 | SE 11 | SE 8 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 7 | SSE 16 | SSE 17 | SE 17 | SE 17 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 11 |
86 | 59 | 35 | 126 | 60 | 155 | 114 | 92 | 59 | 53 | 15 | 24 | 387 | 381 | 302 | 295 | 114 | 73 | 67 | 55 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | ESE 15 | E 10 | SE 16 | SSE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | E 13 | E 13 | SE 12 | SE 11 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | ENE 3 | SE 15 | SE 15 | ENE 4 |
7 | 22 | 19 | 38 | 115 | 72 | 93 | 43 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 33 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 16 | E 18 | SE 16 | E 10 | SE 14 | E 16 | E 15 | E 14 | E 13 | — | S 13 | SSE 15 | — | — | — | — | SSE 16 | — | E 18 | SE 13 |
10 | 6 | 38 | 9 | 48 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | 13 | 21 | — | — | — | — | 25 | — | 6 | 28 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | W 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 |
7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 46 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 17 | 25 | 4 | 200 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 95 | 0 |
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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 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.
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