Waipaoa River surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, SSE swell with 862 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with S 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. 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 1.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waipaoa River over the next 16 days.
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