Waiapu River surf break

Waiapu River surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Monday 22 Dec 2025 NZDT
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Waiapu River surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Waiapu River sea temperature is
18.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waiapu River this week:

The surf forecast for Waiapu River over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 22) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waiapu River in the next 12 days are 0.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 24) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Dec 27) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 22nd Dec)1ft (0.3m) 16s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 23rd Dec)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Most Powerful 1AM (Wed 24th Dec)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Thu night, fresh winds from the NNW by Fri afternoon).

Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
SSE
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.8
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.2
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.4
NE
0.3
NNE
0.3
NNE
Period(s) (?)999101111111114131313121313131212121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)790011112813313311773706866616417343129372828
Wind
(km/h)
0
NE
15
N
15
WNW
20
NW
30
NW
20
NW
25
NW
25
NW
15
WNW
15
NW
25
NNW
15
NW
25
NNW
30
NNW
20
NW
15
WNW
30
NW
15
NW
25
NW
30
NNW
15
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
off
offoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offoffoffoffoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:57PM
1.43
9:26AM
1.55
9:39PM
1.42
10:06AM
1.56
10:21PM
1.41
10:47AM
1.56
11:05PM
1.41
11:28AM
1.55
11:50PM
1.41
12:12PM
1.55
12:39AM
1.42
12:59PM
1.55
1:32AM
1.45
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:02PM
0.33
3:11AM
0.24
3:45PM
0.31
3:52AM
0.24
4:27PM
0.30
4:34AM
0.25
5:10PM
0.28
5:16AM
0.26
5:53PM
0.26
6:01AM
0.27
6:38PM
0.24
6:49AM
0.27
7:25PM
0.21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Sunrise5:39--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:43--5:43--
Sunset-8:27--8:28--8:28--8:29--8:29--8:29--8:30-
clear
clear
rain showers
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--2----------110---13-
Temp. °C192218252322222218252419242220212216191814
Feels °C (?)161917222020202017212018201917161613151311
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Information about the Waiapu River Surf forecast

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

Are you planning a holiday in East Cape? If you are looking for accommodation near Waiapu River, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in East Cape, consider staying in Gisborne which is 108 km (67 miles) away.

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