Waipaoa River surf forecast from 6 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 8 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 7 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, E swell with 377 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 7 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with E 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 (Oct 07) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waipaoa River in the next 16 days are 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 08) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Wed 7th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 8th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 7th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waipaoa River over the next 16 days.
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