Waipu Cove surf break

Waipu Cove surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 27 Nov 2025 NZDT
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Waipu Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Waipu Cove sea temperature is
20.7° C
(Which is 3.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waipu Cove this week:

The surf forecast for Waipu Cove over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 27) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waipu Cove in the next 12 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 04) at 4AM. 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 Thursday (Dec 04) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Thu 27th Nov)6ft (1.8m) 11s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 27th Nov)6ft (1.8m) 11s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 4th Dec)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
2
1
2
2
2
1
0
1
1
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.1
ENE
1
ENE
1
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
1.1
E
0.9
E
0.9
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
2
N
2.1
N
2.5
N
Period(s) (?)1111101010109999910101010999678
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)771718570446348235185181138146138260161161122878783283389847
Wind
(km/h)
5
NNW
15
NNE
5
WNW
10
WNW
15
WSW
10
W
10
SW
15
SW
10
SW
10
N
10
WNW
10
NW
15
WSW
25
SW
10
SW
5
SSE
15
NE
15
NNE
30
NNE
35
N
15
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
on
cross-
off
crossoffoffoffglassonononcross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:48PM
1.97
1:06AM
1.78
1:36PM
1.96
2:00AM
1.77
2:27PM
1.97
2:58AM
1.80
3:22PM
1.99
3:58AM
1.87
4:18PM
2.04
4:58AM
1.98
5:16PM
2.10
5:56AM
2.10
6:13PM
2.16
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:24PM
0.53
7:28AM
0.47
8:13PM
0.50
8:19AM
0.49
9:05PM
0.45
9:15AM
0.49
9:59PM
0.38
10:15AM
0.47
10:54PM
0.28
11:16AM
0.41
11:49PM
0.18
12:16PM
0.34
12:44AM
0.09
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Sunrise5:58--5:58--5:58--5:58--5:58--5:58--5:58--
Sunset-8:17--8:19--8:20--8:21--8:22--8:22--8:23-
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
mod rain
mod rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-----3-----1-----1667
Temp. °C212119232519242316232320232215192019202020
Feels °C (?)202021222421232115232421211813171817181618
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Information about the Waipu Cove Surf forecast

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

Waipu Cove is 37 km (23 miles) from the city of Whangarei. If you plan a holiday in Northland, look for hotels and other accommodation in Whangarei. Whangarei has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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