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Waihau Bay surfForecast / East Cape / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Monday 12 May 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waihau Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Waihau Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 12) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waihau Bay in the next 12 days are 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 13) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Monday (May 19) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Mon 12th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 13th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Tue 13th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihau Bay over the next 12 days.
Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 |
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| Energy (?) | 121 | 118 | 192 | 905 | 702 | 472 | 303 | 287 | 233 | 269 | 167 | 128 | 96 | 72 | 48 | 30 | 29 | 163 | 584 | 303 | 113 | 34 | 16 | 76 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 350 | 235 | 168 | 353 | 132 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross | glass | cross- off | cross | cross- off | off | glass | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:46PM 1.60 | 6:56AM 1.56 | 7:27PM 1.63 | 7:37AM 1.57 | 8:07PM 1.65 | 8:17AM 1.56 | 8:47PM 1.65 | 8:57AM 1.54 | 9:27PM 1.64 | 9:37AM 1.52 | 10:07PM 1.62 | 10:18AM 1.49 | 10:50PM 1.61 | 11:03AM 1.47 | 11:35PM 1.60 | 11:53AM 1.46 | 12:24AM 1.61 | 12:48PM 1.47 | 1:16AM 1.63 | 1:48PM 1.50 | 2:12AM 1.66 | 2:49PM 1.56 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:30PM 0.28 | 12:55AM 0.38 | 1:11PM 0.26 | 1:38AM 0.36 | 1:51PM 0.25 | 2:20AM 0.36 | 2:32PM 0.26 | 3:01AM 0.37 | 3:12PM 0.27 | 3:43AM 0.38 | 3:53PM 0.29 | 4:26AM 0.40 | 4:35PM 0.31 | 5:10AM 0.40 | 5:19PM 0.32 | 5:57AM 0.39 | 6:07PM 0.33 | 6:48AM 0.36 | 6:59PM 0.33 | 7:42AM 0.31 | 7:56PM 0.32 | 8:37AM 0.24 | 8:56PM 0.30 | |||||||||||||
Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:01 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 24 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 2 | 5 |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Thu morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Sat night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sun morning, calm by Mon morning). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Waihau Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Waihau Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Waihau Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Waihau Bay 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 (Waihau Bay) 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 Waihau Bay 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.
Waihau Bay is 92 km (57 miles) from Whakatane. If you plan a holiday in East Cape, look for hotels and other accommodation in Whakatane. Whakatane has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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