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Waiapu River surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Wednesday 18 Jun 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 Thursday (Jun 19) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waiapu River in the next 12 days are 1.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 24) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 21) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 19th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 20th Jun) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 24th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waiapu River over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 639 | 578 | 368 | 286 | 260 | 377 | 513 | 579 | 420 | 346 | 248 | 142 | 63 | 61 | 37 | 34 | 20 | 550 | 502 | 450 | 294 | 221 | 184 | 176 | 1549 | 1112 | 1311 | 1119 | 1098 | 964 | 642 | 776 | 1261 | 868 | 628 | 468 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | on | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | glass | cross- on | cross | glass | off | off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | on | glass | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:15AM 1.43 | 11:39PM 1.58 | 12:09PM 1.45 | 12:31AM 1.58 | 1:05PM 1.48 | 1:25AM 1.59 | 2:04PM 1.53 | 2:23AM 1.59 | 3:03PM 1.59 | 3:23AM 1.61 | 4:03PM 1.64 | 4:22AM 1.62 | 5:01PM 1.70 | 5:21AM 1.64 | 5:58PM 1.74 | 6:18AM 1.65 | 6:53PM 1.77 | 7:14AM 1.64 | 7:47PM 1.77 | 8:08AM 1.62 | 8:40PM 1.75 | 9:01AM 1.59 | 9:30PM 1.71 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:27PM 0.24 | 6:05AM 0.21 | 6:18PM 0.24 | 6:56AM 0.17 | 7:14PM 0.24 | 7:49AM 0.14 | 8:13PM 0.23 | 8:45AM 0.11 | 9:13PM 0.22 | 9:42AM 0.08 | 10:15PM 0.19 | 10:40AM 0.06 | 11:15PM 0.16 | 11:38AM 0.04 | 12:14AM 0.14 | 12:34PM 0.03 | 1:12AM 0.12 | 1:29PM 0.03 | 2:07AM 0.11 | 2:23PM 0.05 | 3:00AM 0.12 | 3:14PM 0.09 | ||||||||||||||
Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:53 | - | - | 4:53 | - | - | 4:53 | - | - | 4:53 | - | - | 4:53 | - | - | 4:54 | - | - | 4:54 | - | - | 4:54 | - | - | 4:55 | - | - | 4:55 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - |
| Temp. °C | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Fri 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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