Waipapakauri Beach surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 17 May 2026 NZST
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Waipapakauri Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Waipapakauri Beach sea temperature is
17.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waipapakauri Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Waipapakauri Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waipapakauri Beach in the next 16 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Mon 18th May)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 9AM (Mon 18th May)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Most Powerful12AM (Mon 25th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waipapakauri Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sun
24
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
0
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
16
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.9
WSW
12
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.6
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
636
350
241
140
427
335
322
346
215
178
136
125
112
192
237
211
176
255
327
273
212
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
15
SE
10
SE
10
SE
15
SE
10
E
10
SE
15
E
20
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
9:47PM2.42m
10:06AM2.36m
10:41PM2.49m
11:01AM2.37m
11:35PM2.51m
11:55AM2.34m
00:29AM2.48m
12:50PM2.29m
1:24AM2.41m
1:45PM2.21m
2:20AM2.33m
2:41PM2.13m
3:16AM2.24m
3:38PM2.05m
Low Tide
3:29AM0.16m
3:51PM-0.05m
4:23AM0.15m
4:42PM-0.05m
5:18AM0.16m
5:35PM0.01m
6:14AM0.20m
6:28PM0.09m
7:10AM0.25m
7:22PM0.19m
8:05AM0.30m
8:18PM0.29m
8:59AM0.34m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:16
7:16
7:18
7:18
7:18
7:20
7:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:30
5:29
5:29
5:28
5:28
5:27
5:25
Temp °C
15
17
17
14
17
18
15
18
18
16
18
17
16
18
18
17
18
18
17
18
18
13
14
14
12
15
16
13
15
15
14
15
13
13
14
14
14
15
15
14
13
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
16
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
12
0.7
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
12
0.8
WSW
11
0.6
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
Energy kJ
636
350
241
140
427
335
322
346
215
178
136
80
51
173
237
160
176
255
327
273
212
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
7
0.5
S
6
0.5
S
6
0.6
S
5
0.4
S
5
0.1
SW
22
0.1
SW
21
0.1
SW
21
0.3
SW
20
0.3
SW
19
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
11
0.5
NW
10
0.4
NW
8
0.2
NNW
7
0.6
SW
18
Energy kJ
33
18
15
20
8
20
18
18
60
57
125
112
192
165
211
55
45
15
5
199
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
11
0.1
SW
21
0.1
SW
20
0.4
SW
18
0.1
SW
24
0.2
SSE
4
0.1
NW
8
0.3
NNW
5
0.3
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.3
WSW
10
0.1
S
5
0.1
NW
7
Energy kJ
72
18
15
81
22
1
2
5
18
38
19
1
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
3
0.5
SSE
5
0.5
S
4
0.4
SSE
4
0.4
E
3
0.4
ENE
3
0.6
NE
3
0.6
NE
3
0.6
ENE
3
0.7
NE
3
0.8
NE
4
0.7
NE
4
0.7
NE
4
0.7
ENE
4
0.6
E
3
0.6
E
3
0.7
E
4
Energy kJ
3
14
10
8
2
3
8
6
7
12
16
13
13
11
8
8
12
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
13
0
0
0
13
13
13
0
0
13
230
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
5
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
6
4
5
4
4
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Information about the Waipapakauri Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Waipapakauri Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Waipapakauri Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Waipapakauri Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Waipapakauri Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Waipapakauri Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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