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Lat Long: 39.57° S 176.93° E

Tutaekuri River Mouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 25 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tutaekuri River Mouth sea temperature is
12.8°C
1.0° 

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 25 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 27 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period, ESE swell with 139 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 26 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period with ESE 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 26) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 7PM. 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 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 27) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 26th Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 27th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 27th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NW by Sun morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
25
Saturday
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Sunday
27
Monday
28
Tuesday
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Wednesday
30
Thursday
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0
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1
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0
0
0
0
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
13
0.4
ESE
12
0.5
ESE
13
0.5
ESE
13
0.5
ESE
13
0.5
ESE
12
0.5
ESE
12
0.5
ESE
12
0.6
ESE
13
0.5
ESE
13
0.5
ESE
12
0.4
ESE
12
0.3
ESE
12
0.3
ESE
12
0.2
ESE
12
0.2
ESE
12
0.5
E
3
0.4
ENE
5
0.2
ENE
4
0.1
E
11
0.1
SE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
34
48
101
98
93
81
78
77
133
90
87
59
28
28
14
13
5
7
2
2
3
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
15
ENE
5
WNW
5
WNW
15
ENE
10
NNW
15
NW
20
W
10
WSW
15
WNW
25
W
20
WNW
5
WSW
15
E
10
WNW
5
NE
20
ENE
5
W
5
W
15
ESE
10
WSW
Wind State
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
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off
on
cross-off
cross-on
on
off
off
on
off
High Tide
4:19PM1.42m
4:43AM1.36m
5:06PM1.45m
5:31AM1.41m
5:54PM1.49m
6:19AM1.47m
6:41PM1.51m
7:07AM1.53m
7:30PM1.54m
7:56AM1.58m
8:20PM1.55m
8:46AM1.61m
9:11PM1.55m
Low Tide
10:04AM0.28m
10:37PM0.26m
10:53AM0.24m
11:24PM0.22m
11:43AM0.20m
00:11AM0.17m
12:33PM0.17m
00:59AM0.14m
1:24PM0.13m
1:47AM0.11m
2:15PM0.11m
2:37AM0.10m
3:08PM0.10m
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Temp °C
13
13
11
15
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19
17
9
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12
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12
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Feels °C
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12
10
11
13
13
3
7
10
7
12
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11
10
11
10
10
10
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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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