Waipu Cove surf break

Waipu Cove surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Friday 10 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
20.6° 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 Saturday (Apr 11) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 5.0m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waipu Cove in the next 16 days are 7.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Sat 11th Apr)18ft (5.5m) 13s
Best Surf12PM (Sat 11th Apr)18ft (5.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sun 12th Apr)25ft (7.5m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 66mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat night, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Sat night, light winds from the NNW by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Mon night, strong winds from the WNW by Tue night).

Fri
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
0
0
!
8
2
3
1
1
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
NNE
4
ENE
5
ENE
5.5
ENE
6.5
ENE
5.5
ENE
3.5
NE
1.7
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.3
E
1
E
0.8
E
1
E
0.8
E
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.4
E
0.3
E
0.2
E
0.2
E
0.2
N
Period(s) (?)13131314141312111010914131312121211111110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1235486591861260418063113243914667426346180253356219109714422999
Wind
(km/h)
20
SE
30
SE
40
ESE
45
SE
35
ESE
30
SW
40
W
15
WNW
20
NNW
20
NW
15
WNW
10
NNW
20
NNW
20
WNW
35
WSW
30
WSW
15
W
15
W
20
SW
10
W
10
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:24AM
1.80
1:41PM
1.68
2:19AM
1.79
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:15PM
0.54
7:56AM
0.66
8:10PM
0.57
8:53AM
0.65
Fri
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Sunrise--6:41--6:43--6:43--6:45--6:46--6:47--6:47
Sunset6:04--6:01--6:00--6:00--5:58--5:57--5:55--
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
mod rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
---15771--2--22---1---
Temp. °C201919192121191921201720201719181618181519
Feels °C (?)191714131919131719181718181413131315151317
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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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