Waipu Cove surf break

Waipu Cove surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 16 Dec 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
21.3° C
(Which is 2.9°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 Wednesday (Dec 17) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waipu Cove in the next 12 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 16) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 17) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 17th Dec)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 17th Dec)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 16th Dec)5ft (1.5m) 6s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Fri night, min 15°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
NE
1.6
NNE
0.8
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.5
E
0.6
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
Period(s) (?)75788988881515141414131313121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)13114362504561335047467070639697858483474548
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNW
15
N
15
W
20
WSW
25
SW
20
SW
15
WSW
15
WSW
20
SW
15
W
15
W
20
W
20
WNW
20
WSW
20
WSW
10
W
10
WNW
20
W
15
WNW
15
WNW
20
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:24PM
1.82
6:03AM
1.85
6:12PM
1.82
6:50AM
1.89
6:58PM
1.84
7:34AM
1.95
7:42PM
1.87
8:16AM
2.00
8:25PM
1.90
8:58AM
2.04
9:07PM
1.91
9:39AM
2.06
9:48PM
1.92
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:33AM
0.60
11:56PM
0.43
12:23PM
0.59
12:42AM
0.41
1:11PM
0.57
1:26AM
0.38
1:57PM
0.53
2:10AM
0.35
2:42PM
0.50
2:52AM
0.32
3:25PM
0.47
3:34AM
0.30
4:08PM
0.45
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Sunrise5:58--5:58--5:58--6:00--6:00--6:01--6:01--
Sunset-8:34--8:35--8:36--8:36--8:37--8:37--8:37-
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rain showers
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cloud
part cloud
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clear
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light rain
rain showers
part cloud
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Rain (mm)
--5-------------22---
Temp. °C172322151919151920172022182222161819172627
Feels °C (?)171921111313131416161718151818151718162424
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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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