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Lat Long: 39.57° S 176.93° E

Tutaekuri River Mouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 12 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tutaekuri River Mouth sea temperature is
13.4°C
0.7° 

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 12 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 18 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 17 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, SE swell with 1,191 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 18 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Sunday (Oct 18) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m 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 1.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 17) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 17) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 18th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 18th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 17th Oct)6ft (1.9m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Fri afternoon).

Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
3
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
6
0.4
E
6
0.4
E
7
0.4
E
6
0.2
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
5
0.2
ENE
6
0.1
E
9
0.3
NNE
4
0.9
NE
5
0.5
ENE
6
0.3
ENE
6
0.2
ENE
6
0.1
E
14
1.5
SE
11
1.8
SE
13
1.8
SE
12
1.3
SE
11
1.1
SE
10
1
SE
9
0.8
SE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
20
12
14
12
4
8
4
2
3
35
18
8
4
4
487
1103
1019
429
217
166
112
Wind (km/h)
5
W
15
E
5
W
5
NNE
10
ESE
10
WNW
10
NNW
25
NW
20
N
20
NNE
5
ENE
20
SW
35
SW
25
SW
25
SW
25
SSW
25
SW
15
WSW
15
SSW
20
SE
10
W
Wind State
glassy
on
off
glassy
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
off
High Tide
7:45PM1.50m
8:10AM1.53m
8:32PM1.47m
8:56AM1.52m
9:18PM1.44m
9:41AM1.51m
10:04PM1.41m
10:26AM1.48m
10:49PM1.38m
11:11AM1.45m
11:34PM1.34m
11:56AM1.41m
00:19AM1.30m
Low Tide
1:40PM0.16m
2:01AM0.15m
2:29PM0.17m
2:47AM0.18m
3:16PM0.19m
3:32AM0.21m
4:02PM0.22m
4:17AM0.24m
4:48PM0.25m
5:02AM0.28m
5:34PM0.28m
5:46AM0.31m
6:19PM0.31m
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7
19
4
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Temp °C
17
16
14
20
20
19
24
23
20
19
13
12
9
8
7
7
10
9
14
14
12
Feels °C
15
14
14
17
18
18
20
19
17
16
13
11
2
2
0
1
5
5
9
9
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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