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Waipu Cove surf break

Waipu Cove surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Saturday 13 Sep 2025 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
14.9° C
 (Which is 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 (Sep 18) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waipu Cove in the next 12 days are 1.3m 5s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 14) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 18th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 5s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 18th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 5s
Most Powerful 9AM (Thu 18th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 5s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
N
0.3
ENE
0.3
ENE
0.2
ENE
0.2
ENE
0.2
E
0.2
E
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.9
NNW
1.3
NNW
0.8
N
0.4
N
0.2
N
0.2
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
Period(s) (?)81212111111111313131212124576551313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)512828131299366555298368104433
Wind
(km/h)
40
WSW
30
WSW
35
WSW
30
WSW
15
WSW
20
SW
20
WSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
25
WSW
15
WSW
15
W
5
WNW
15
NW
20
WNW
20
WSW
20
SW
20
SW
20
SW
10
W
5
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		offcross-
off		offoffoffoffcross-
off		offoffcross-
off		cross-
off		glasscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		offoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:30PM
2.18
12:05PM
2.17
12:25AM
2.07
1:04PM
2.09
1:26AM
1.96
2:08PM
2.02
2:31AM
1.89
3:14PM
1.98
3:38AM
1.86
4:18PM
1.99
4:41AM
1.87
5:15PM
2.02
5:38AM
1.91
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:02AM
0.14
6:34PM
0.32
6:59AM
0.23
7:37PM
0.41
8:01AM
0.31
8:43PM
0.47
9:07AM
0.36
9:51PM
0.48
10:12AM
0.38
10:54PM
0.45
11:12AM
0.36
11:51PM
0.40
Sat
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Sunrise--6:24--6:22--6:20--6:18--6:18--6:16--6:15
Sunset6:10--6:10--6:12--6:13--6:14--6:14--6:15--
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
--------------44-----
Temp. °C151315151316151317171317181415161315141316
Feels °C (?)76999111010131311151712121391091014
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Northland

  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still offshore at Waipu Cove (strong winds from the WSW at Whangarei Aero Automatic Weather Station 32 km from Waipu Cove). 0.5m 8s swell from the N with a 0.3m 13s groundswell from the ENE and a 0.1m 5s windswell from the NW. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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32 km away, 55 min ago

39 km/h
WSW
0.0
14.9
Air / Water (°C)
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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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