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Waipaoa River surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 21 Jan 2026 NZDT
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Waipaoa River surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Waipaoa River sea temperature is
20.3° C
 (Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waipaoa River this week:

The surf forecast for Waipaoa River over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 22) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waipaoa River in the next 12 days are 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 22) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 24) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 22nd Jan)15ft (4.5m) 11s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 22nd Jan)15ft (4.5m) 11s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 22nd Jan)15ft (4.5m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 88mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri night, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tue
27
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
!
3
2
2
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
!
!
1
3
3
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
E
1.8
E
2
ENE
2.1
E
4.5
ENE
2.2
E
1.7
E
1.3
E
1.1
E
0.9
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
1.4
SSE
3
SSW
3.5
SSW
1.8
SSE
1.6
SSE
1.4
SSE
1.1
SSE
Period(s) (?)77781111109999991013131212121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)397343392551424810665692881891259674607159426633474933725512275
Wind
(km/h)
20
E
25
ENE
25
NE
30
ENE
15
NNE
15
NW
20
WNW
10
NW
20
NW
25
WNW
25
WNW
25
WNW
25
WNW
5
E
15
ENE
5
SW
10
SW
15
SSE
0
S
15
SSW
10
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		offglassonglasscross-
off		cross-
on		glasscross-
off		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:36AM
1.48
8:55PM
1.36
9:19AM
1.50
9:39PM
1.37
10:02AM
1.51
10:25PM
1.39
10:46AM
1.51
11:12PM
1.41
11:32AM
1.51
12:01AM
1.44
12:21PM
1.50
12:53AM
1.47
1:14PM
1.49
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:20AM
0.23
2:56PM
0.25
3:04AM
0.21
3:39PM
0.22
3:48AM
0.20
4:23PM
0.19
4:34AM
0.19
5:07PM
0.16
5:21AM
0.19
5:52PM
0.15
6:11AM
0.19
6:41PM
0.14
7:04AM
0.20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tue
27
Sunrise-6:05--6:07--6:07--6:09--6:09--6:11--6:11-
Sunset--8:30--8:30--8:30--8:30--8:29--8:28--8:27
heavy rain
mod rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
light rain
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
Rain (mm)
15717472----------12131-
Temp. °C161717202228222627202018161717161817151717
Feels °C (?)131414162428212425171414121615161615151515
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Information about the Waipaoa River Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Waipaoa River provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Waipaoa River can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Waipaoa 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 (Waipaoa 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 Waipaoa 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 Gisborne and Mahia? If you are looking for accommodation near Waipaoa River, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Gisborne and Mahia, consider staying in Gisborne which is 7 km (4 miles) away.

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