Waipapa Bay surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with 7,898 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period with S 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waipapa Bay in the next 16 days are 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waipapa Bay over the next 16 days.
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