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 12 am Saturday 15 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 18.4° C
(Which is 3.0°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 Saturday (Nov 15) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waipatiki in the next 12 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 19) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 15) at 10AM.

Wave Type	Time (NZDT) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	10AM (Sat 15th Nov)	3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf	7PM (Mon 17th Nov)	6.5ft (2.0m) 6s
Most Powerful	4AM (Wed 19th Nov)	7ft (2.2m) 8s

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 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.										Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.
		Saturday 15			Sunday 16			Monday 17			Tuesday 18			Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Fri 21
	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM
Rating (10 max)	1	2	1	2	0	0	2	0	0	2	2	2	2	1	!	1	1	1	1	1	1
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ENE	ENE	E	E	ENE	E	E	E	E	E	ENE
Period(s) (?)	9	11	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	7	7	7	8	8	10	9	9	9	8	8	8
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	155	277	311	247	159	198	125	94	90	159	107	149	245	169	426	175	103	76	52	50	70
Wind (km/h)	NW	WNW	SE	WSW	ESE	E	NW	ESE	ENE	NNW	NE	NNE	NNE	NNW	N	NW	N	N	NNW	N	NNW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	off	off	on	cross- off	cross- on	cross- on	off	cross- on	cross- on	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	off	cross- off	off	glass	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off
High Tide / height (m)	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		5:41AM 1.41	5:59PM 1.37		6:25AM 1.44	6:44PM 1.38		7:08AM 1.46
Low Tide / height (m)		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	11:54AM 0.31		12:11AM 0.27	12:41PM 0.30		12:55AM 0.27		1:26PM 0.29

		Saturday 15			Sunday 16			Monday 17			Tuesday 18			Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Fri 21
Sunrise	-	5:48	-	-	5:48	-	-	5:47	-	-	5:46	-	-	5:46	-	-	5:45	-	-	5:43	-
Sunset	-	-	8:04	-	-	8:05	-	-	8:06	-	-	8:07	-	-	8:07	-	-	8:09	-	-	8:10

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	3
Temp. °C	16	20	22	13	15	16	13	20	24	17	23	21	19	23	24	20	26	25	22	25	21
Feels °C (?)	12	16	19	11	11	13	12	18	21	15	21	21	19	20	22	19	26	25	22	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.