Waiapu River surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SSE swell with 2,469 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period with SSE 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 (Jul 11) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waiapu River in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waiapu River over the next 16 days.
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