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Waipatiki Surf Forecast
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Waipatiki surfForecast / Hawkes Bay / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 NZST
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 Wednesday (Apr 30) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waipatiki in the next 12 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 04) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (May 01) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Wed 30th Apr) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Wed 30th Apr) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sun 4th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waipatiki over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 255 | 566 | 318 | 262 | 456 | 166 | 321 | 528 | 607 | 422 | 277 | 177 | 138 | 998 | 126 | 53 | 40 | 33 | 39 | 52 | 30 | 30 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 46 | 91 | 116 | 90 | 81 | 31 | 37 | 46 | 80 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | off | glass | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | glass | cross- on | off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:49PM 1.80 | 8:16AM 1.67 | 8:45PM 1.79 | 9:12AM 1.64 | 9:41PM 1.75 | 10:09AM 1.58 | 10:36PM 1.69 | 11:05AM 1.52 | 11:32PM 1.62 | 12:01PM 1.46 | 12:26AM 1.54 | 12:56PM 1.40 | 1:19AM 1.48 | 1:49PM 1.36 | 2:10AM 1.43 | 2:40PM 1.34 | 2:59AM 1.39 | 3:28PM 1.34 | 3:46AM 1.37 | 4:14PM 1.36 | 4:31AM 1.37 | 4:59PM 1.39 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:36PM -0.05 | 2:12AM -0.03 | 2:32PM -0.03 | 3:09AM -0.01 | 3:28PM 0.01 | 4:05AM 0.03 | 4:23PM 0.06 | 5:01AM 0.08 | 5:18PM 0.12 | 5:55AM 0.14 | 6:11PM 0.19 | 6:49AM 0.19 | 7:04PM 0.24 | 7:40AM 0.23 | 7:56PM 0.29 | 8:29AM 0.26 | 8:46PM 0.32 | 9:16AM 0.28 | 9:35PM 0.33 | 10:01AM 0.28 | 10:24PM 0.33 | 10:45AM 0.28 | 11:11PM 0.32 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:10 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 21 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 1 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 20 | 22 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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