Waiapu River surf break

Waiapu River surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 08 Dec 2025 NZDT
Forecast 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
17.5° 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 Tuesday (Dec 09) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waiapu River in the next 12 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 10) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 13s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 10) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 9th Dec)1.5ft (0.4m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 10th Dec)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 10th Dec)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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

Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the S by Fri afternoon).

Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
1
2
4
3
4
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
SSE
0.2
ENE
0.3
SSE
0.3
ENE
0.5
E
0.8
ENE
2.4
NE
2.5
NE
1.9
NNE
1.7
NNE
1.3
NNE
1.1
NNE
1
NNE
1.7
SSE
1.5
SSE
1.7
SSE
1.1
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.6
ENE
0.7
SSE
Period(s) (?)891015141312111210109967810121089
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)78184593212160013769475903072111661792233612502111164088
Wind
(km/h)
25
NNW
25
NNW
20
NW
5
E
15
NNE
5
NNW
10
SE
15
ESE
5
SSE
15
SSE
15
SE
5
WNW
25
S
45
S
30
S
20
S
15
SE
5
S
10
N
20
NNW
10
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
off
glassononcross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
off
offoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:54PM
1.68
10:26AM
1.81
10:50PM
1.63
11:20AM
1.75
11:45PM
1.57
12:13PM
1.68
12:41AM
1.50
1:05PM
1.60
1:37AM
1.44
1:58PM
1.52
2:32AM
1.41
2:49PM
1.46
3:26AM
1.39
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:53PM
0.04
4:09AM
-0.01
4:48PM
0.07
5:03AM
0.05
5:42PM
0.10
5:57AM
0.12
6:35PM
0.15
6:50AM
0.20
7:28PM
0.20
7:43AM
0.28
8:19PM
0.24
8:36AM
0.35
9:08PM
0.28
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Sunrise5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--
Sunset-8:16--8:17--8:19--8:20--8:21--8:21--8:22-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
---------------------
Temp. °C282720212018191918212118211815161615202118
Feels °C (?)23221720191919191920212018108111213161716
  • Map Icons:
  • Break
  • Live Wave Height (m)
  • Live Wind Speed (km/h)
  • Surf Rating (10 Max)
  • Ocean Swells (m)
  • Wind Speed (km/h)
Map placeholder

Latest Updates

submit an eyeball surf report

Quick surf report for Waiapu River:

join our community of surf reporters

FREE! Surf-Forecast.com widget for your website

The surf report / weather widget below is available to embed on third party websites free of charge and provides a summary of our Waiapu River surf forecast. Simply grab the html code snippet that we provide and paste it into your own site. You can choose your preferred language and metric/imperial units for the surf forecast feed to suit users of your site. Click here to get the code.


false

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.

Nearest locationNearest
Nearest locationNearest
Nearest locationNearest