Waipatiki Surf Forecast

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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 6 am Wednesday 12 Nov 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 18.2° C
(Which is 2.8°C warmer than 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 Thursday (Nov 13) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s 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 2.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 16) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 15) at 7AM.

Wave Type	Time (NZDT) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	1AM (Thu 13th Nov)	2.5ft (0.8m) 5s
Best Surf	7AM (Thu 13th Nov)	5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Most Powerful	10PM (Sun 16th Nov)	6.5ft (2.0m) 10s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.
	Wednesday 12			Thursday 13			Friday 14			Saturday 15			Sunday 16			Monday 17			Tuesday 18
	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	0	1	!	!	1	1	0	1	2	0	1	1	0	!	1	0	1	0	!	!
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ENE	E	E	E	E	ENE	ENE
Period(s) (?)	6	6	5	8	8	8	8	9	9	10	9	10	10	10	6	10	10	10	10	7	7
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	14	8	32	483	524	169	112	123	117	214	173	177	188	237	238	128	458	96	92	285	256
Wind (km/h)	SSE	E	NNE	N	ENE	W	S	ENE	WNW	NW	SE	NNE	ESE	E	NW	ENE	ENE	NNW	ENE	NNE	NNE
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	on	cross- on	cross- off	cross- off	glass	glass	glass	cross	cross- off	off	on	glass	on	cross- on	off	cross- on	cross- on	cross- off	cross	cross- off	cross- off
High Tide / height (m)	12:03PM 1.67		12:33AM 1.50	12:59PM 1.60		1:30AM 1.45		1:54PM 1.53	2:26AM 1.40		2:48PM 1.47	3:19AM 1.38		3:39PM 1.42		4:10AM 1.38	4:27PM 1.39		4:57AM 1.39	5:14PM 1.38
Low Tide / height (m)		6:28PM 0.08		6:45AM 0.13		7:23PM 0.13	7:40AM 0.19		8:16PM 0.18	8:34AM 0.24		9:08PM 0.22	9:27AM 0.28		9:56PM 0.24	10:18AM 0.31		10:42PM 0.26	11:07AM 0.32		11:27PM 0.27

	Wednesday 12			Thursday 13			Friday 14			Saturday 15			Sunday 16			Monday 17			Tuesday 18
Sunrise	5:50	-	-	5:50	-	-	5:50	-	-	5:48	-	-	5:48	-	-	5:47	-	-	5:46	-	-
Sunset	-	8:00	-	-	8:01	-	-	8:02	-	-	8:04	-	-	8:05	-	-	8:06	-	-	8:07	-

Rain (mm)	-	1	13	-	-	1	-	1	-	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	15	15	17	24	23	16	18	18	14	20	16	13	16	16	13	21	23	18	23	25	20
Feels °C (?)	14	13	16	21	23	15	18	18	13	17	11	11	12	12	12	18	20	16	21	23	20

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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.