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Awatoto Rivermouth Surf Forecast
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Awatoto Rivermouth surfForecast / Hawkes Bay / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 30 Mar 2025 NZDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Awatoto Rivermouth this week:
The surf forecast for Awatoto Rivermouth over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 03) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Awatoto Rivermouth in the next 12 days are 1.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 05) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 9s period and expected on Friday (Apr 04) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 3rd Apr) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 3rd Apr) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 5th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Awatoto Rivermouth over the next 12 days.
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thu 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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| Energy (?) | 12 | 10 | 9 | 16 | 13 | 21 | 39 | 10 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 116 | 99 | 72 | 85 | 170 | 79 | 132 | 237 | 75 | 52 | 52 | 35 | 33 | 13 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 52 | 17 | 24 | 51 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | glass | on | off | glass | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | on | off | cross- off | cross- on | glass | glass | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:48AM 1.79 | 7:16PM 1.77 | 7:43AM 1.84 | 8:12PM 1.86 | 8:39AM 1.87 | 9:06PM 1.92 | 9:36AM 1.86 | 10:00PM 1.94 | 10:33AM 1.82 | 10:55PM 1.90 | 11:30AM 1.76 | 11:52PM 1.82 | 12:26PM 1.69 | 12:52AM 1.74 | 1:21PM 1.60 | 1:50AM 1.65 | 2:16PM 1.51 | 2:44AM 1.58 | 3:11PM 1.45 | 3:35AM 1.53 | 4:05PM 1.41 | 4:24AM 1.49 | 4:56PM 1.41 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:32AM 0.06 | 1:05PM 0.06 | 1:27AM 0.03 | 2:00PM 0.04 | 2:24AM 0.04 | 2:53PM 0.05 | 3:23AM 0.06 | 3:47PM 0.07 | 4:22AM 0.08 | 4:44PM 0.11 | 5:20AM 0.11 | 5:41PM 0.14 | 6:18AM 0.15 | 6:38PM 0.17 | 7:15AM 0.18 | 7:33PM 0.20 | 8:11AM 0.21 | 8:27PM 0.23 | 9:04AM 0.23 | 9:21PM 0.26 | 9:55AM 0.26 | 10:15PM 0.29 | 10:43AM 0.29 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thu 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:08 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:06 | - | - | 7:04 | - | - | 7:02 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:55 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 17 | 19 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sun morning, fresh winds from the W by Mon morning). | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Awatoto Rivermouth Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Awatoto Rivermouth provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Awatoto Rivermouth can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Awatoto Rivermouth 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 (Awatoto Rivermouth) 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 Awatoto Rivermouth 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.
Awatoto Rivermouth is 4 km (2 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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