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Waipatiki Surf Forecast
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Waipatiki surfForecast / Hawkes Bay / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Wednesday 27 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
14.9° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Waipatiki surf forecast from 27 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 2 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 2 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, ENE swell with 1,160 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 17s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waipatiki this week:
The surf forecast for Waipatiki over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waipatiki in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Thu 28th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Tue 2nd Jun) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Tue 2nd Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waipatiki over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wed 3 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSE 18 | SSE 17 | SSE 18 | SSE 19 | SSE 19 | SSE 17 | SSE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 10 | ENE 12 | E 11 | |
207 | 101 | 184 | 415 | 309 | 172 | 35 | 71 | 66 | 29 | 25 | 15 | 37 | 99 | 60 | 208 | 412 | 878 | 499 | 560 | 313 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 3:04AM1.42m | 3:35PM1.42m | 3:53AM1.39m | 4:21PM1.43m | 4:39AM1.38m | 5:06PM1.45m | 5:25AM1.38m | 5:50PM1.47m | 6:10AM1.38m | 6:34PM1.48m | 6:54AM1.38m | 7:17PM1.49m | 7:38AM1.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:20AM0.23m | 9:46PM0.30m | 10:06AM0.25m | 10:34PM0.30m | 10:51AM0.27m | 11:22PM0.30m | 11:36AM0.27m | 00:08AM0.29m | 12:20PM0.27m | 00:54AM0.29m | 1:05PM0.27m | 1:39AM0.28m | 1:49PM0.28m | ||||||||
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 | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — |
 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:55 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | |
Temp °C | 11 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
9 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 18 | SSE 17 | SSE 18 | SSE 19 | SSE 19 | SSE 17 | SE 9 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | S 15 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 10 | ENE 12 | E 11 |
 kJ | 207 | 101 | 184 | 415 | 309 | 172 | 20 | 71 | 66 | 29 | 25 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 196 | 404 | 499 | 560 | 313 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 13 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | E 10 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | S 9 | — | — | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 |
| kJ | 23 | 21 | 21 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 35 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 17 | 2 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | E 9 | S 18 | S 18 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | S 11 | S 11 |
| kJ | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | NW 3 | SSW 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 7 | 8 | 37 | 99 | 60 | 208 | 412 | 878 | — | 6 | 29 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 110 | 192 | 27 | 100 | 27 |
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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 16 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.
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