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Waiapu River surf break

Waiapu River surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 13 Jan 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
20.5° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (Jan 13) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 5s is also forecast. 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 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 19) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 18) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 13th Jan)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 13th Jan)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 19th Jan)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the S by Sat night).

Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Mon
19
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
SSE
0.5
SSE
0.4
NE
1.1
NE
0.9
NE
0.5
SSE
0.5
SSE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.6
ENE
1
NE
1
NE
1.1
NE
1.2
NE
1.3
NE
1.6
NE
1.3
NE
1.1
NE
1.9
SSE
1.8
SSE
1.9
SSE
Period(s) (?)15111466101011115667991010109910
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)427050955958513230186475109220294469318241554563665
Wind
(km/h)
10
SE
15
ENE
15
NNE
15
NNW
20
NNW
25
NNW
5
WNW
10
N
20
N
10
NNW
5
NNW
15
N
10
SW
10
SSE
15
S
25
S
25
SSE
30
SSE
25
SSE
25
SE
25
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on		cross-
off		offoffcross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		crossoncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		ononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:44AM
1.39
2:57PM
1.39
3:35AM
1.38
3:47PM
1.36
4:25AM
1.38
4:38PM
1.35
5:14AM
1.40
5:27PM
1.36
6:03AM
1.43
6:15PM
1.37
6:50AM
1.47
7:02PM
1.40
7:34AM
1.51
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:48AM
0.41
9:14PM
0.33
9:39AM
0.44
10:02PM
0.35
10:30AM
0.45
10:51PM
0.36
11:22AM
0.45
11:40PM
0.34
12:13PM
0.42
12:29AM
0.31
1:02PM
0.39
1:16AM
0.28
1:49PM
0.35
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Mon
19
Sunrise-5:56--5:58--5:58--6:00--6:01--6:03--6:03-
Sunset--8:30--8:30--8:29--8:29--8:29--8:28--8:28
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Rain (mm)
--12-----9613-2113743
Temp. °C181919202424212324212323202019181817171819
Feels °C (?)171717192121212122212322212019161413121315
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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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