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Waiapu River surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 01 Jul 2025 NZST
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 Wednesday (Jul 02) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 04) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jul 04) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Wed 2nd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 4th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Fri 4th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waiapu River over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sun 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 311 | 264 | 169 | 165 | 236 | 573 | 77 | 81 | 951 | 413 | 306 | 297 | 244 | 180 | 150 | 84 | 783 | 544 | 437 | 365 | 691 | 839 | 1228 | 1035 | 1023 | 870 | 783 | 880 | 823 | 1265 | 497 | 679 | 763 | 606 | 665 | 640 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | glass | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:07PM 1.59 | 11:35AM 1.44 | 11:54PM 1.52 | 12:25PM 1.40 | 12:41AM 1.46 | 1:15PM 1.38 | 1:28AM 1.41 | 2:04PM 1.37 | 2:16AM 1.38 | 2:53PM 1.37 | 3:05AM 1.36 | 3:42PM 1.39 | 3:54AM 1.36 | 4:30PM 1.42 | 4:42AM 1.38 | 5:17PM 1.45 | 5:29AM 1.40 | 6:03PM 1.49 | 6:16AM 1.42 | 6:48PM 1.53 | 7:01AM 1.44 | 7:32PM 1.57 | 7:47AM 1.46 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:29AM 0.21 | 5:41PM 0.27 | 6:15AM 0.25 | 6:29PM 0.34 | 7:01AM 0.29 | 7:18PM 0.39 | 7:46AM 0.32 | 8:07PM 0.42 | 8:33AM 0.34 | 8:57PM 0.44 | 9:20AM 0.34 | 9:48PM 0.44 | 10:08AM 0.34 | 10:38PM 0.43 | 10:56AM 0.32 | 11:28PM 0.40 | 11:43AM 0.29 | 12:17AM 0.37 | 12:30PM 0.26 | 1:04AM 0.33 | 1:15PM 0.22 | 1:50AM 0.29 | 2:00PM 0.20 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sun 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:59 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:04 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 2 | 9 | 28 | 6 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 5 |
| Temp. °C | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the N by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sat night, fresh winds from the S by Sun afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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