Waipapakauri Beach surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, SW swell with 7,853 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period with SW swell.
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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waipapakauri Beach in the next 16 days are 3.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waipapakauri Beach over the next 16 days.
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