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Waiapu River surf Forecast / East Cape / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 16 Apr 2024 NZST
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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 18.4°C (Statistics for 16 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 18.6 °C max: 19.8 °C min: 17.1 °C)
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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 18.4°C (Statistics for 16 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 18.6 °C max: 19.8 °C min: 17.1 °C)


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 (Apr 17) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s 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 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 22) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 23) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Wed 17th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Best Surf 3PM (Tue 23rd Apr)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 6PM (Mon 22nd Apr)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s

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

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Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sun
28
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.6
ENE
0.4
SSE
0.5
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.3
NNE
1.8
NE
1.3
ENE
1.7
NNE
1.2
NNE
2
SSE
1.8
SSE
1.3
SE
1.2
SE
0.8
NNE
0.8
NNE
1.2
ESE
1
ESE
1.1
E
1.2
E
1.2
E
1.1
E
1
E
0.9
E
Period(s) (?)10109101091410101414101010101289998888101077889999--
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)15480753739678147348137343433282842324946422251543518816412511713410813519522519816413700
Wind
(km/h)
10
W
5
NW
10
NE
5
W
0
NNW
5
SSE
10
WNW
15
WNW
15
NW
15
NW
20
SSE
25
SSE
20
S
15
S
5
ESE
10
NW
20
S
30
S
25
S
15
S
10
E
10
NW
5
SSW
15
SSE
10
SSE
5
S
5
ENE
10
N
20
N
25
N
40
N
35
N
20
NW
10
SSW
10
WNW
20
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
glasscrossglassglassoncross-
off
offoffoffcross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
glassoffcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
on
offoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:51AM
1.50
1:16PM
1.37
1:45AM
1.44
2:11PM
1.33
2:38AM
1.41
3:06PM
1.31
3:30AM
1.40
3:58PM
1.32
4:18AM
1.41
4:47PM
1.36
5:03AM
1.42
5:32PM
1.40
5:47AM
1.45
6:16PM
1.45
6:29AM
1.47
6:57PM
1.49
7:11AM
1.48
7:38PM
1.52
7:51AM
1.49
8:18PM
1.55
8:31AM
1.49
8:58PM
1.56
9:12AM
1.48
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:09AM
0.34
7:24PM
0.35
8:02AM
0.38
8:17PM
0.39
8:55AM
0.39
9:10PM
0.41
9:46AM
0.38
10:01PM
0.40
10:34AM
0.35
10:51PM
0.38
11:20AM
0.31
11:38PM
0.36
12:03PM
0.28
12:24AM
0.33
12:45PM
0.25
1:08AM
0.31
1:26PM
0.23
1:51AM
0.29
2:07PM
0.22
2:33AM
0.29
2:47PM
0.22
3:15AM
0.29
3:28PM
0.23
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sun
28
Sunrise-6:33--6:35--6:35--6:37--6:37--6:39--6:39--6:41--6:41--6:41--6:43--6:43-
Sunset--5:35--5:34--5:32--5:30--5:30--5:29--5:27--5:25--5:24--5:23--5:22--5:21
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Rain (mm)
---------32122-----------------1024----
Temp. °C171919161817151920181415141515141617151415131516161616161717182021141717
Feels °C (?)161818161716131617161111101314131112101213111214151515131212131819131313

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri night, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Mon afternoon).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Fri night, light winds from the SSW by Sat night).

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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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