Waipapakauri Beach surf forecast from 18 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 25 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 25 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 3,621 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 20 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s 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 Tuesday (Oct 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m 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 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 22) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 20th Oct) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sun 25th Oct) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 25th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waipapakauri Beach over the next 16 days.
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