Surf Forecasts:
Tutaekuri River Mouth surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, ESE swell with 84 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period with S 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. 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 0.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 12s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tutaekuri River Mouth over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Howdy folks, Rusty here. Let’s cut to the chase – Tutaekuri River Mouth is looking like a slow, flat stretch for the next 16 days. Nothing to get excited about. The water’s sitting at about 54°, a touch chillier than usual for this time of year, so you’ll want a thick suit.
The first thing that’s even worth mentioning is Saturday morning, September 12th. There’s a 3ft swell from the south, but with a period of only 5 seconds it’s pretty weak. The combined energy is a measly 54. The wind is a light cross-off from the SSW, which will keep the surface clean, but it’s really only a chance for the advanced crew to get wet.
If you want the one standout, you’ll have to be patient. The best bet is the morning of Friday, September 25th – and it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it. Forecast shows a 3ft SE swell with an 8-second period. Combined energy is a slightly better 91. The wind is light offshore from the west, which means clean waves. It’s small enough for beginners to have a bash, but still a little wave.
From Sunday the 13th right through to Thursday the 24th, it’s a dead zone. Waves stay between 0.3ft and 2ft, with next to no energy behind them. You’ll get glassy mornings here and there, but with no waves, you’re just floating. This spot is a river bar/beach and fairly consistent, so a flat run like this isn’t unusual for the area.
Come Saturday the 26th, a fresh NNW wind kicks up to 18 mph with those tiny waves. That combination makes it look more like a kite-surfing day than a paddle-surfing one.
So, if you’re hanging out for a surf, keep the 25th of September morning in mind. Otherwise, it’s a quiet one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 13 | S 5 | E 8 | E 13 | SE 8 | SE 7 | E 12 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 10 | SE 9 | E 3 | ENE 5 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 21 | 21 | 14 | 45 | 5 | 3 | 21 | 16 | 3 | 19 | 17 | 45 | 29 | 6 | 18 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 22 | 8 | 29 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:28PM1.62m | 5:55AM1.53m | 6:21PM1.61m | 6:47AM1.54m | 7:11PM1.58m | 7:38AM1.54m | 8:01PM1.55m | 8:26AM1.53m | 8:49PM1.50m | 9:14AM1.51m | 9:36PM1.46m | 10:00AM1.48m | 10:23PM1.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:13AM0.08m | 11:49PM0.08m | 12:09PM0.08m | 00:41AM0.07m | 1:03PM0.09m | 1:31AM0.08m | 1:54PM0.11m | 2:19AM0.11m | 2:44PM0.14m | 3:06AM0.15m | 3:33PM0.19m | 3:52AM0.20m | 4:20PM0.23m | ||||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 9 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 16 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | SE 10 | ENE 4 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 12 |
| kJ | 21 | 21 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 240 | 21 | 3 | 65 | 19 | 17 | 45 | 29 | 22 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 4 | 22 | 8 | 29 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | E 14 | E 13 | ESE 7 | S 18 | E 8 | SSE 16 | S 13 | E 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | S 11 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | E 12 | SE 9 | NE 4 | E 12 | — |
| kJ | 5 | 14 | 14 | 4 | 26 | 1 | 24 | 14 | 1 | 25 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 13 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 3 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | E 7 | E 3 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 13 | S 20 | E 8 | E 12 | E 9 | E 8 | E 11 | — | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 9 | ESE 12 | S 8 | — | E 5 |
| kJ | 16 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 1 | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 5 | — | — | — | SE 7 | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | E 3 | — | — | ENE 2 | NNW 3 | NNW 2 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 45 | — | — | — | 16 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 6 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 31 | 17 | 0 | 97 | 8 | 17 | 250 | 8 | 23 | 93 | 0 | 10 | 54 | 10 | 17 | 54 | 10 | 23 | 86 | 23 |
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