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West-southwest wind is the clean lane, northeast swell is the main trigger, and the river-mouth rips matter more than tide.
Surf GuideHawkes Bay
Haumoana River Mouth
Haumoana River Mouth is the Tukituki mouth wave in Hawke's Bay, a powerful river-bar setup with a local reputation for hollow sections, rips, and a better-than-it-looks surf read when the swell is on. It is the kind of place that matters more for the quality of the mouth than for any postcard beach-town identity. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Haumoana River Mouth in Hawkes Bay.
Break TypeRiver Mouth
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationHawkes Bay, NZ
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Park by the domain on the south side of the Tukituki River, watch the currents, and read the bank shape before you commit.
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