Waipatiki Surf Forecast

/ Hawkes Bay (22 surf breaks) /

New Zealand (466 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (39.30° S 176.98° E)

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Waipatiki surfForecast / Hawkes Bay / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 18 Oct 2025 NZDT

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Waipatiki surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

Today's Waipatiki sea temperature is 14.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waipatiki this week:

The surf forecast for Waipatiki over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 19) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.2m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waipatiki in the next 12 days are 0.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 21) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 21) at 4PM.

Wave Type	Time (NZDT) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	7AM (Sun 19th Oct)	0.5ft (0.2m) 18s
Best Surf	7AM (Sun 19th Oct)	0.5ft (0.2m) 18s
Most Powerful	7AM (Tue 21st Oct)	1.5ft (0.5m) 11s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Wed morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Wed night).
	Saturday 18			Sunday 19			Monday 20			Tuesday 21			Wednesday 22			Thursday 23			Friday 24
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SE	SE	ESE	S	ESE	ESE	SE	E	ESE	E	ESE	E	E	E	E	S	S	ENE	NE	SSW	S
Period(s) (?)	10	10	10	18	9	8	8	14	12	10	10	10	9	9	9	20	19	5	6	6	15
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	24	24	18	24	8	7	3	4	45	54	33	16	6	7	2	7	7	3	7	4	17
Wind (km/h)	NW	WNW	NW	NW	WNW	NNE	SW	NW	NNW	NW	NW	NW	WNW	NW	WNW	WNW	NW	NNW	SW	ENE	W
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	glass	glass	off	off	off	glass	glass	off	off	off	off	off	off	off	off	off	off	off	cross	cross	cross- off
High Tide / height (m)		4:07PM 1.47		4:35AM 1.39	4:57PM 1.45		5:24AM 1.40	5:44PM 1.43		6:10AM 1.41	6:29PM 1.42		6:55AM 1.44		7:14PM 1.42	7:38AM 1.46		7:58PM 1.42	8:21AM 1.47		8:41PM 1.41
Low Tide / height (m)			10:26PM 0.23	10:44AM 0.26		11:14PM 0.24	11:34AM 0.27		12:00AM 0.24	12:22PM 0.27		12:45AM 0.24		1:09PM 0.26	1:28AM 0.24		1:55PM 0.26	2:11AM 0.25		2:40PM 0.26	2:55AM 0.26

	Saturday 18			Sunday 19			Monday 20			Tuesday 21			Wednesday 22			Thursday 23			Friday 24
Sunrise	6:22	-	-	6:20	-	-	6:18	-	-	6:18	-	-	6:16	-	-	6:15	-	-	6:13	-	-
Sunset	-	7:32	-	-	7:34	-	-	7:35	-	-	7:36	-	-	7:37	-	-	7:37	-	-	7:38	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	22	22	15	22	22	16	21	24	18	23	23	20	25	25	20	23	25	21	21	20	14
Feels °C (?)	19	20	13	18	18	15	18	20	15	18	18	17	21	21	15	20	21	19	19	18	14

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Hawkes Bay

Wind Update Wind reports 20 km away suggest it is still onshore at Waipatiki (light winds from the ESE at Napier Airport). 0.3m 10s swell from the ESE with a 0.2m 2s local chop from the E. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
1 hour 26 minutes ago Waipatiki

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20 km away, 1 h 26 min ago

11 km/h

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14.3

Air / Water (°C)

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Information about the Waipatiki Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Waipatiki provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Waipatiki can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Waipatiki 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 (Waipatiki) 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 Waipatiki 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.

Waipatiki is 22 km (14 miles) from the city of Napier. If you plan a holiday in Hawkes Bay, look for hotels and other accommodation in Napier. Napier has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.