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Waipaoa River Surf Forecast
/ Gisborne and Mahia (37 surf breaks) /
Waipaoa River surf Forecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand
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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 (May 02) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 2.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 04) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 02) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Thu 2nd May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sat 4th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sat 4th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waipaoa River over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 457 | 291 | 225 | 173 | 176 | 2519 | 2300 | 1592 | 822 | 506 | 1081 | 706 | 408 | 246 | 175 | 301 | 326 | 1144 | 181 | 150 | 282 | 1911 | 2722 | 1109 | 472 | 410 | 662 | 773 | 500 | 348 | 348 | 568 | 525 | 394 | 269 | 181 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | off | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:09PM 1.37 | 12:38AM 1.51 | 1:07PM 1.39 | 1:35AM 1.53 | 2:07PM 1.42 | 2:34AM 1.55 | 3:08PM 1.47 | 3:32AM 1.57 | 4:07PM 1.53 | 4:30AM 1.59 | 5:05PM 1.59 | 5:27AM 1.60 | 6:01PM 1.64 | 6:23AM 1.60 | 6:55PM 1.67 | 7:18AM 1.59 | 7:48PM 1.68 | 8:11AM 1.56 | 8:39PM 1.66 | 9:03AM 1.52 | 9:30PM 1.61 | 9:54AM 1.46 | 10:21PM 1.55 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:20PM 0.21 | 7:00AM 0.20 | 7:16PM 0.19 | 7:57AM 0.16 | 8:16PM 0.17 | 8:55AM 0.11 | 9:17PM 0.14 | 9:52AM 0.06 | 10:18PM 0.11 | 10:49AM 0.03 | 11:18PM 0.08 | 11:44AM 0.00 | 12:16AM 0.06 | 12:39PM -0.00 | 1:12AM 0.06 | 1:31PM 0.02 | 2:06AM 0.07 | 2:23PM 0.05 | 2:58AM 0.10 | 3:14PM 0.10 | 3:50AM 0.15 | 4:04PM 0.16 | ||||||||||||||
Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:06 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 6 | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 9 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Mon night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed night, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Thu morning, light winds from the WSW by Fri night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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