Waipu River surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Monday 15 Sep 2025 NZST
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Waipu River surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Waipu River sea temperature is
15.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waipu River this week:

The surf forecast for Waipu River over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waipu River in the next 12 days are 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 22) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 18) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Thu 18th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 6PM (Thu 18th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Most Powerful12PM (Mon 22nd Sep)6ft (1.8m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waipu River over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
E
0.2
E
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
NE
0.1
N
0.9
N
0.5
N
0.3
N
0.2
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
1
N
1.1
N
1.3
N
1.5
NNE
Period(s) (?)1111131313121212111176661313135566
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)99366555548318643334271103130
Wind
(km/h)
15
WSW
20
WSW
15
WSW
25
WSW
25
SW
15
WSW
15
W
5
W
15
NW
20
WNW
20
W
15
WSW
20
SW
20
SSW
5
WSW
5
N
20
NNE
15
NNW
15
N
20
N
20
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:04PM
2.09
1:26AM
1.96
2:08PM
2.02
2:31AM
1.89
3:14PM
1.98
3:38AM
1.86
4:18PM
1.99
4:41AM
1.87
5:15PM
2.02
5:38AM
1.91
6:06PM
2.06
6:28AM
1.96
6:51PM
2.10
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:37PM
0.41
8:01AM
0.31
8:43PM
0.47
9:07AM
0.36
9:51PM
0.48
10:12AM
0.38
10:54PM
0.45
11:12AM
0.36
11:51PM
0.40
12:06PM
0.33
12:40AM
0.34
12:54PM
0.31
1:24AM
0.28
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Sunrise6:22--6:20--6:18--6:18--6:16--6:15--6:13--
Sunset-6:12--6:13--6:14--6:14--6:15--6:15--6:16-
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C161613171713181813181513141511121414161715
Feels °C (?)121110121211161611151211910981011111312
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Northland

  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still offshore at Waipu River (moderate winds from the WSW at Whangarei Aero Automatic Weather Station 27 km from Waipu River). 0.1m 12s groundswell from the NE with a 0.1m 10s swell from the ENE and a 0.1m 14s groundswell from the N. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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Information about the Waipu River Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Waipu River provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Waipu River can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Waipu River 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 (Waipu River) 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 Waipu River 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.

Waipu River is 32 km (20 miles) from the city of Whangarei. If you plan a holiday in Northland, look for hotels and other accommodation in Whangarei. Whangarei has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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