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Waipu Cove surf break

Waipu Cove surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Friday 19 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
15.3° 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 Friday (Sep 26) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s 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 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 25) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 26) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 26th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 26th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 3PM (Thu 25th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 10s

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 16°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the NNE by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 58mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Tue night, strong winds from the NNE by Wed night).

Fri
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
3
3
1
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
N
0.1
N
0.9
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.4
NE
1.7
NNE
1.9
NNE
1.8
NNE
1.8
NNE
2.4
NNE
2
NNE
2
NNE
2.1
NNE
1.7
NNE
1.9
NNE
2.1
NNE
3.5
NNE
3
NNE
4
N
2.3
NNE
1.5
NNE
Period(s) (?)6135556667787777781010109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6337741111812632452865744474234323013364311446200628491020367
Wind
(km/h)
15
SW
5
SSW
10
E
20
NE
25
NNE
30
NNE
30
NNE
30
N
30
NNE
30
NNE
30
N
20
N
25
N
20
N
25
NNE
25
N
40
NNE
20
NNW
25
NW
25
W
20
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
on		ononcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:15PM
2.02
5:38AM
1.91
6:06PM
2.06
6:28AM
1.96
6:51PM
2.10
7:13AM
2.01
7:33PM
2.12
7:56AM
2.05
8:12PM
2.12
8:36AM
2.08
8:51PM
2.10
9:15AM
2.08
9:29PM
2.05
9:54AM
2.05
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:51PM
0.40
12:06PM
0.33
12:40AM
0.34
12:54PM
0.31
1:24AM
0.28
1:38PM
0.29
2:03AM
0.24
2:18PM
0.29
2:41AM
0.23
2:58PM
0.30
3:18AM
0.24
3:37PM
0.34
3:55AM
0.27
Fri
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Sunrise--6:15--6:13--6:11--6:09--6:09--6:07--6:05
Sunset6:15--6:15--6:16--6:16--6:17--6:19--6:20--
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clear
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clear
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mod rain
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light rain
heavy rain
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C151214141415151516161515151516161619181317
Feels °C (?)1099981010101111101211121213111514812
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Northland

  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still offshore at Waipu Cove (light winds from the SW at Whangarei Aero Automatic Weather Station 32 km from Waipu Cove). 0.3m 6s windswell from the N with a 0.1m 10s swell from the NE. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

    1 hour 28 minutes ago Waipu Cove
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32 km away, 1 h 28 min ago

13 km/h
SW
0.0
15.3
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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