Tutaekuri River Mouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's get into it.

First up, we’re looking at a pretty lean run for the next couple of weeks. There’s nothing on the cards for the start of the week, so we’re going to have a bit of a gap before we see anything rideable. The Tutaekuri River Mouth (New Zealand) is the only spot on the radar, but don’t go getting too excited just yet.

Water temps are sitting at 54°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a decent hood or at least a thick spring suit.

The first real chance for a paddle comes Monday morning, August 3rd, with a small 2 ft swell from the SE (11-second period). The wind is a cross-off NW breeze at 12 mph, which will keep it reasonably clean, but the wave energy is weak (107). It’s just not enough to get the heart pumping. The afternoon drops off to 2 ft, and the vibe is very ordinary.

Wednesday the 5th sees a bump in size, with 4 ft to 4 ft from the SE (10-11 seconds), and the energy jumps into the moderate zone (244 to 332). Problem is, the wind is howling out of the SW at 12-15 mph, keeping it cross-off and messy. It’s not a total write-off, but it’s marginal. The best of the week lands on Friday morning, August 7th. We’ve got a clean 3 ft short-period SE swell (13 seconds) with a light WNW offshore breeze at 6 mph. The energy is strong (369) and the conditions are good. This is the standout, but it’s still small. Expect clean, lined-up waves, but the river mouth setup can be a bit tricky. If you’re an advanced surfer, you’ll find something to work with.

Saturday the 8th has glassy conditions with a tiny 2 ft from the SE, but it’s just too small to get excited about. After that, we hit a real dead zone. From Sunday the 9th through to the 14th, the swell is tiny, the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, and the surf is just poor. The energy is barely registering (3 to 193). The period from the 11th to the 14th is particularly grim, with fresh to strong onshore winds from the E and ENE at 18-28 mph, making it an absolute mess. This stretch is more suited to kites than paddles.

There’s a tiny glimmer on the 15th, with a 2 ft E swell (10 seconds) and a light WSW cross-off, but it’s still ordinary. The 18th sees a little more energy (170) with a 3 ft SE swell, but the wind goes onshore in the afternoon. So, my honest take? Friday morning, August 7th, is your best bet. It’s small, but it’s clean and the energy is there. After that, you’re waiting a long time. You’d be better off checking a different spot or waiting for the next system to roll in.

Rusty.

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