Waiapu River surf break

Waiapu River surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 22 Mar 2026 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
20.0° 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 Sunday (Mar 22) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) 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 1.8m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 28) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 22nd Mar)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 22nd Mar)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 27th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waiapu River over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 51mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
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Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
2
1
3
2
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
SE
1.3
SE
1.1
SE
1.1
SE
1.1
SE
0.9
SE
0.8
SE
0.4
ESE
0.5
E
1
ENE
1
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.6
NE
1.8
NE
2.2
NE
2.3
NE
2.5
NE
2.4
NNE
1.3
NE
1.3
NNE
0.9
ESE
Period(s) (?)101010101010915147766788887712
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)303303240213222163101729791102122207287531634736644174165203
Wind
(km/h)
5
SE
10
NE
10
SSE
20
SSE
20
SE
5
SSE
10
SSE
15
E
10
ENE
15
ENE
10
E
15
NE
25
NE
20
NNE
20
NNE
25
NNE
25
NNE
20
NNE
15
N
20
NNE
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscrosscross-
on
ononcross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:01PM
1.71
10:21AM
1.70
10:51PM
1.72
11:11AM
1.67
11:43PM
1.71
12:05PM
1.63
12:38AM
1.68
1:01PM
1.58
1:36AM
1.63
2:02PM
1.52
2:37AM
1.59
3:04PM
1.48
3:39AM
1.57
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:51PM
0.02
4:16AM
0.09
4:40PM
0.02
5:08AM
0.10
5:30PM
0.05
6:01AM
0.13
6:23PM
0.09
6:57AM
0.17
7:19PM
0.13
7:55AM
0.22
8:17PM
0.18
8:56AM
0.25
9:18PM
0.22
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunrise7:09--7:09--7:11--7:11--7:13--7:13--7:15--
Sunset-7:15--7:14--7:12--7:10--7:08--7:07--7:06-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C161716161616171717181818171718191818202119
Feels °C (?)151616131315161516161716141516171616192019
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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.

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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