Waipapa Bay surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period, ESE swell with 975 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waipapa Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Waipapa Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waipapa Bay in the next 16 days are 1.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waipapa Bay over the next 16 days.
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