Waipapa Bay surf forecast from 9 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 15 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, S swell with 850 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 10 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s 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 Saturday (Oct 10) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 2.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 10) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 10th Oct) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Thu 15th Oct) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 15th Oct) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waipapa Bay over the next 16 days.
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