Tutaekuri River Mouth Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.57° S 176.93° E

Tutaekuri River Mouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 22 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tutaekuri River Mouth sea temperature is
12.4° C
1.4° 

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 22 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, ESE swell with 799 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period with E 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 (Jul 25) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. 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 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sat 25th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 27th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Most Powerful 9AM (Tue 28th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon afternoon, min 3°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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22
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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1
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1
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1
3
3
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
11
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
11
0.2
ESE
11
0.2
ESE
11
0.3
ENE
5
0.2
ESE
11
0.3
E
10
0.7
E
12
0.6
E
11
0.4
ESE
16
0.5
ESE
14
0.7
ESE
14
0.8
ESE
13
0.9
ESE
13
1.1
ESE
13
1.3
ESE
14
1.4
ESE
14
1.4
ESE
13
1.3
ESE
13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
21
11
12
11
11
4
12
19
134
89
99
118
189
232
294
451
624
799
722
569
Wind (km/h)
5
E
5
W
5
NW
10
ENE
10
WNW
15
NW
20
NNW
20
NNE
10
WSW
20
SW
10
SW
15
SW
20
SSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
15
S
15
WSW
10
W
10
ENE
5
WNW
Wind State
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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off
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on
cross-off
High Tide
00:20AM1.42m
12:50PM1.41m
1:10AM1.37m
1:39PM1.39m
1:58AM1.33m
2:26PM1.38m
2:45AM1.32m
3:13PM1.39m
3:32AM1.31m
3:59PM1.40m
4:18AM1.31m
4:45PM1.42m
Low Tide
6:13PM0.24m
6:37AM0.22m
7:03PM0.29m
7:23AM0.27m
7:51PM0.33m
8:09AM0.30m
8:39PM0.35m
8:55AM0.32m
9:27PM0.35m
9:41AM0.32m
10:15PM0.35m
10:28AM0.31m
11:03PM0.33m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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12
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6
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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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