Waipu Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.03° S 174.51° E

Waipu Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 04 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Waipu Cove sea temperature is
15.1°C
0.4° 

Waipu Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Waipu Cove surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, N swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, N swell with 295 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period with N swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waipu Cove this week:

The surf forecast for Waipu Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waipu Cove in the next 16 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 4th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 7s
Best Surf12AM (Tue 8th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful12PM (Mon 7th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waipu Cove over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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0.8
NNW
4
0.6
NNW
6
0.5
N
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0.2
ENE
10
0.2
ENE
11
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10
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5
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0.3
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15
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8
0.6
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8
0.3
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14
0.3
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14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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37
270
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29
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32
29
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
20
WNW
10
WSW
10
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20
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10
WNW
15
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5
NNE
15
NNW
25
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10
SW
15
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10
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20
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High Tide
12:14PM2.07m
00:33AM2.03m
1:12PM2.03m
1:33AM1.97m
2:16PM2.01m
2:38AM1.93m
3:22PM2.03m
3:45AM1.93m
4:27PM2.08m
4:50AM1.98m
5:26PM2.15m
5:50AM2.04m
6:21PM2.23m
Low Tide
6:38PM0.41m
7:05AM0.29m
7:39PM0.46m
8:06AM0.32m
8:46PM0.48m
9:12AM0.33m
9:55PM0.45m
10:18AM0.30m
11:01PM0.38m
11:21AM0.25m
00:01AM0.29m
12:18PM0.19m
00:55AM0.20m
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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 16 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.

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