Waiapu River surf break

Waiapu River surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 26 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
18.9° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 27) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waiapu River in the next 12 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 30) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sat 27th Dec)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf 4PM (Tue 30th Dec)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 30th Dec)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 78mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Mon morning, calm by Mon night).

Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
4
!
3
3
2
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.3
NNE
1.2
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.7
NE
1.3
NE
2.5
E
1.7
ESE
3
NNE
3.5
NNE
2
NNE
1.7
NNE
1.8
NNE
0.9
ENE
1
NE
0.3
SSE
0.5
ENE
Period(s) (?)12131313812121287879999888108
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6164673418129282858151832294140319586804754791031291935
Wind
(km/h)
25
NNW
30
NNW
35
NNW
10
NW
15
NNW
15
WNW
15
S
20
SSE
20
SE
35
SE
20
SSW
10
SSW
10
E
25
NNE
15
NW
15
N
25
N
25
NNW
20
NNW
25
NNW
15
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffoffoffoffcross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:28AM
1.55
11:50PM
1.41
12:12PM
1.55
12:39AM
1.42
12:59PM
1.55
1:32AM
1.45
1:52PM
1.55
2:29AM
1.49
2:48PM
1.56
3:28AM
1.55
3:48PM
1.57
4:29AM
1.61
4:48PM
1.60
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:53PM
0.26
6:01AM
0.27
6:38PM
0.24
6:49AM
0.27
7:25PM
0.21
7:42AM
0.28
8:16PM
0.18
8:38AM
0.27
9:11PM
0.15
9:38AM
0.25
10:08PM
0.12
10:40AM
0.23
11:07PM
0.08
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Sunrise5:41--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:45--5:46--5:47--
Sunset-8:29--8:29--8:30--8:30--8:30--8:30--8:30-
part cloud
clear
rain showers
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
heavy rain
heavy rain
light rain
heavy rain
mod rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
--1013---2029428853-1----
Temp. °C242421181515191817171717202020222220232319
Feels °C (?)202018181314161517121517201820212018202018
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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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