Waipaoa River surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SSE swell with 2,595 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waipaoa River this week:
The surf forecast for Waipaoa River over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waipaoa River in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waipaoa River over the next 16 days.
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