Waipu Cove surf break

Waipu Cove surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Monday 13 Apr 2026 NZST
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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
20.5° C
(Which is 1.5°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 14) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waipu Cove in the next 16 days are 2.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 18) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 14th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 14th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sat 18th Apr)7ft (2.2m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Mon
20
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
E
1
E
1
E
0.8
E
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.4
E
0.3
E
0.2
E
0.2
E
0.3
E
0.3
E
0.4
E
1.4
N
1.9
N
2
N
1.3
N
1.1
N
1
NNE
1.1
N
1.3
N
Period(s) (?)914131312121211111414141356677787
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)17639435621910771442191636335311026330115411388142154
Wind
(km/h)
10
W
10
WNW
15
WNW
20
WNW
25
WSW
25
WSW
15
W
20
W
20
SW
10
WSW
10
W
10
NNE
15
NNW
25
NNW
25
NNW
25
NNW
5
NW
10
WSW
0
SW
10
ENE
15
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
oncrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crossglasscross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Mon
20
Sunrise-6:45--6:46--6:47--6:47--6:48--6:48--6:50-
Sunset--5:58--5:57--5:55--5:53--5:52--5:52--5:51
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
heavy rain
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
--3----2-------1411224
Temp. °C171918151818161817151819172020171818151615
Feels °C (?)171716131313131513121617141717151617151513
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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.

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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