Waiapu River surf forecast from 6 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 10 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 7 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, ENE swell with 1,546 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 10 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period with NE swell.
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 Saturday (Oct 10) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Monday (Oct 12) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 10th Oct) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 10th Oct) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 7th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waiapu River over the next 16 days.
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