Tutaekuri River Mouth surfForecast / Hawkes Bay / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 25 Dec 2025 NZDT
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Tutaekuri River Mouth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tutaekuri River Mouth sea temperature is
17.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tutaekuri River Mouth this week:

The surf forecast for Tutaekuri River Mouth over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 30) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.0m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tutaekuri River Mouth in the next 12 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 29) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 30) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 30th Dec)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 30th Dec)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 29th Dec)11ft (3.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tutaekuri River Mouth over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Mon night).

Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
!
1
2
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
ESE
0.2
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.2
ESE
0.2
ESE
0.4
NE
0.4
ENE
0.7
E
0.5
E
0.2
E
0.2
ENE
0.2
E
1.1
E
1.7
ESE
3.5
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.1
ESE
0.8
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.7
ENE
Period(s) (?)13121211115745998679887887
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1715271211718171167574257175520114766424145
Wind
(km/h)
5
NNE
20
ENE
5
WSW
10
N
25
NW
10
N
5
NE
10
ENE
10
SW
5
NE
20
E
10
SSE
25
ESE
30
ESE
35
SSE
20
SSW
15
SSW
15
SW
10
SW
5
ESE
5
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassonoffcrosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
on
oncrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:10AM
1.47
10:31PM
1.33
10:53AM
1.47
11:17PM
1.34
11:38AM
1.47
12:05AM
1.37
12:26PM
1.47
12:56AM
1.41
1:18PM
1.48
1:51AM
1.46
2:14PM
1.50
2:48AM
1.52
3:12PM
1.52
3:46AM
1.59
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:36PM
0.25
4:43AM
0.25
5:19PM
0.23
5:28AM
0.24
6:03PM
0.21
6:17AM
0.23
6:50PM
0.18
7:09AM
0.22
7:40PM
0.16
8:04AM
0.19
8:33PM
0.13
9:03AM
0.17
9:28PM
0.10
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Sunrise5:41--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:45--5:46--5:46--
Sunset-8:39--8:40--8:40--8:40--8:42--8:42--8:42-
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
rain showers
mod rain
mod rain
heavy rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
------134--297182--1--
Temp. °C202017262720171717181817171615151615171917
Feels °C (?)171616212318171617151516141111121414171917
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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 12 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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