Waipapakauri Beach surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Friday 02 Jan 2026 NZDT
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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
19.6° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 04) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waipapakauri Beach in the next 12 days are 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 03) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 04) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sun 4th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 18s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 4th Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 3rd Jan)6ft (1.9m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waipapakauri Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thu
08
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
0
1
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
0.6
SW
0.8
SW
1
SW
1.9
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.4
SW
0.9
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.4
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
1
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
Period(s) (?)881514131210918171615141413131212121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1911781762243311080553314460625644581802534380374240236277240236
Wind
(km/h)
10
WNW
10
NNW
20
WNW
10
WNW
20
WNW
20
SW
10
SSW
5
SSW
5
WSW
10
E
10
E
5
ESE
10
ESE
10
ESE
5
E
5
ESE
5
SE
5
S
10
SSE
10
S
15
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
crosscross-
on
glassoffoffglassoffoffoffglassglasscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:41AM
2.27
9:02PM
2.24
9:43AM
2.38
10:04PM
2.30
10:41AM
2.46
11:02PM
2.35
11:37AM
2.50
11:56PM
2.36
12:28PM
2.51
12:48AM
2.34
1:17PM
2.48
1:37AM
2.28
2:04PM
2.41
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:50AM
0.21
2:28PM
0.38
2:51AM
0.16
3:28PM
0.32
3:49AM
0.12
4:25PM
0.28
4:43AM
0.10
5:19PM
0.26
5:33AM
0.11
6:10PM
0.25
6:21AM
0.16
6:58PM
0.27
7:07AM
0.23
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thu
08
Sunrise-6:16--6:16--6:18--6:18--6:20--6:20--6:20-
Sunset--8:44--8:44--8:45--8:45--8:45--8:45--8:45
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--513---------31-----
Temp. °C182119171819172120192221192120192121192222
Feels °C (?)181917161515152121202122202220202221192120
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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 12 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Northland? If you are looking for accommodation near Waipapakauri Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Northland, consider staying in Houhora which is 29 km (18 miles) away.

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