Surf Forecasts:
Tutaekuri River Mouth surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, SE swell with 183 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period with SE 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period. 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 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tutaekuri River Mouth over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’m gonna level with you – this forecast for the Tutaekuri River Mouth is a tough one. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with almost nothing to get excited about for the next 16 days. The first solid shot of any real surf doesn’t show up until Tuesday the 8th of September, and even then, it’s a pretty ordinary affair. Before that, from now through Monday the 7th, we’re dealing with tiny dribbles – 0.3ft to 2ft of weak, short-period slop. The water’s sitting at 54°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a thick suit anyway.
The best bit of the whole run, and I mean the only bit worth paddling out for, is Tuesday morning, September 8th. We’ve got a 3ft swell rolling in from the southeast, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 161, so there’s a bit of push behind it. The wind is light from the WSW at 6 mph, giving us clean cross-off conditions. It’s surfable, but it’s still very ordinary – the wave quality isn’t great, and it’s an advanced-level break, so this isn’t a beginner’s wave. The optimum swell direction here is NE, and we’re getting SE, so it’s a bit off-angle. Crowds are possible here sometimes, so you might have a few locals out, but it’s not going to be packed.
After that, Wednesday the 9th sees a drop back to 2ft from the southeast, with a period of 8 seconds and weak energy (77). The morning is glassy, which is nice, but the waves are just too small and weak to get excited about. The rest of the outlook is a dead loss – tiny 0.3ft to 2ft swells, choppy onshore winds, or flat spells. The period from September 11th through 16th is particularly grim, with barely a ripple. There’s a tiny bump on Thursday the 17th with 4ft from the ENE, but it’s short-period (6 seconds) and the wind is cross-off, but the energy is weak (96) and the wave comment says poor. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on most days, given the strong winds and poor quality.
We’re in a blank run, and for this area, that’s not unusual. It tends not to stay poor for long, but this time it’s a long wait. If you’re desperate, Tuesday the 8th morning is your only real chance. Otherwise, keep your board in the car and wait for the next change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 4 | E 10 | E 10 | N 3 | NE 4 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 |
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 kJ | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 1 | 156 | 152 | 109 | 71 | 55 | 39 | 21 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 14 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | on | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:43AM1.57m | 00:10AM1.49m | 12:41PM1.58m | 1:07AM1.48m | 1:39PM1.59m | 2:07AM1.48m | 2:39PM1.60m | 3:06AM1.49m | 3:37PM1.61m | 4:04AM1.50m | 4:34PM1.62m | 5:01AM1.52m | 5:28PM1.62m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:04PM0.16m | 6:25AM0.13m | 7:01PM0.15m | 7:22AM0.13m | 8:00PM0.15m | 8:19AM0.11m | 8:59PM0.13m | 9:18AM0.10m | 9:57PM0.11m | 10:16AM0.09m | 10:54PM0.09m | 11:13AM0.08m | 11:49PM0.08m | ||||||||
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 | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 16 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 10 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | E 9 | NE 6 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 14 |
| kJ | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 130 | 156 | 152 | 109 | 71 | 55 | 39 | 21 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 14 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | SE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 16 | N 4 | NE 6 | E 16 | E 16 | E 17 | E 8 | E 9 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | E 14 | E 14 | S 20 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SE 10 | E 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 17 | E 10 | SSW 10 | — | — | — | E 15 | E 16 | E 15 | E 9 | E 8 | E 15 | E 15 | SE 8 | S 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 2 | 18 | — | — | — | 4 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NE 4 | — | S 9 | — | SSE 9 | — | — | ENE 9 | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | W 3 | W 2 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 10 | — | 1595 | — | 744 | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 17 | 23 | 29 | 17 | 31 | 86 | 17 | 122 | 172 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 17 | 31 | 101 | 17 | 95 | 317 |
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