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Waipaoa River surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 15 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
20.5° C
 (Which is 1.5°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 15) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waipaoa River in the next 12 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 17) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Thu 15th Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 9s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 16th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 18th Jan)8ft (2.4m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.4
SSE
1.1
NE
0.3
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.8
SSE
1.5
S
1.5
SSE
1.7
SSE
2.4
SSE
1.9
SE
1.8
SE
1.7
ESE
1.8
SE
1.4
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.1
ESE
1
E
0.9
SSE
Period(s) (?)9913146136666788888877814
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3233356188323346170170289674403378348388224193134134325
Wind
(km/h)
5
NNW
10
WNW
10
NNW
10
N
15
NNW
10
SSW
15
S
20
S
15
S
25
SSE
25
SE
20
SE
25
ESE
25
ESE
20
SE
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
20
E
20
ENE
25
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		ononcross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:16PM
1.29
4:49AM
1.35
5:05PM
1.29
5:37AM
1.37
5:53PM
1.30
6:23AM
1.40
6:39PM
1.31
7:09AM
1.43
7:25PM
1.33
7:53AM
1.46
8:10PM
1.34
8:36AM
1.48
8:55PM
1.36
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:10AM
0.40
10:28PM
0.33
11:00AM
0.39
11:16PM
0.33
11:49AM
0.38
12:04AM
0.30
12:38PM
0.35
12:50AM
0.28
1:26PM
0.32
1:36AM
0.25
2:11PM
0.28
2:20AM
0.23
2:56PM
0.25
3:04AM
0.21
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Sunrise5:58--6:00--6:01--6:01--6:03--6:03--6:05--
Sunset-8:34--8:34--8:32--8:32--8:31--8:31--8:30-
light rain
cloud
light rain
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
1-42--211122-112----2
Temp. °C242420222519171616161716181817181817181918
Feels °C (?)252420222319151314121312141414151414151515
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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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