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Waiapu River surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 10 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
17.9° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waiapu River in the next 16 days are 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 14s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Tue 12th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Tue 12th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 14th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waiapu River over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NE 11 | NE 11 | ENE 11 | SSE 8 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | |
728 | 485 | 305 | 357 | 598 | 408 | 257 | 161 | 223 | 201 | 434 | 1011 | 180 | 251 | 415 | 292 | 640 | 341 | 286 | 258 | 396 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 00:40AM1.43m | 1:05PM1.31m | 1:29AM1.44m | 1:59PM1.34m | 2:21AM1.47m | 2:54PM1.40m | 3:14AM1.51m | 3:50PM1.48m | 4:09AM1.56m | 4:45PM1.58m | 5:04AM1.62m | 5:40PM1.68m | 5:58AM1.67m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:26PM0.37m | 7:04AM0.37m | 7:14PM0.37m | 7:53AM0.34m | 8:06PM0.36m | 8:44AM0.28m | 9:01PM0.32m | 9:36AM0.21m | 9:58PM0.27m | 10:29AM0.14m | 10:55PM0.21m | 11:22AM0.07m | 11:52PM0.14m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 |
 | 5:09 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:04 | — | 5:04 |
— | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Temp °C | 17 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 |
15 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | NE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | ENE 9 | SSE 12 | SSE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | ENE 10 | SE 10 |
 kJ | 728 | 485 | 305 | 216 | 598 | 408 | 257 | 161 | 223 | 201 | 434 | 47 | 180 | 95 | 51 | 201 | 640 | 341 | 286 | 57 | 220 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NW 7 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SE 17 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 19 | 23 | 79 | 131 | 157 | 109 | 100 | 90 | 66 | 42 | 47 | 3 | 32 | 32 | 72 | 54 | 63 | 64 | 62 | 80 | 56 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 14 | SE 17 | NW 7 | NW 7 | N 12 | E 12 | E 12 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 10 | S 22 | N 13 | SSE 18 | N 13 | N 12 | — | — | SE 16 | S 16 | NE 10 | N 11 |
| kJ | 4 | 70 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 27 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 36 | 4 | 30 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 11 | 21 | 4 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 3 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | — | — | NE 4 | — | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 13 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 13 | S 4 | S 4 | SE 11 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | — | 4 | 262 | 357 | — | — | 4 | — | 126 | 285 | 259 | 1011 | 171 | 251 | 415 | 292 | 1138 | 11 | 16 | 258 | 396 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 18 | 48 | 48 | 18 | 0 | 48 | 18 | 42 | 57 | 18 | 42 | 57 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 18 | 18 | 42 | 18 | 42 |
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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 16 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.
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