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Waipu River Surf Forecast
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Waipu River surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Saturday 23 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Waipu River surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Waipu River sea temperature is
18.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waipu River this week:
The surf forecast for Waipu River over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waipu River in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Tue 26th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Tue 26th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Mon 25th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waipu River over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat night, min 13°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Sat 30 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NNE 10 | NE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | E 11 | ENE 8 | NE 7 | E 11 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | |
635 | 1441 | 1504 | 1893 | 1997 | 1722 | 833 | 665 | 589 | 353 | 338 | 524 | 268 | 178 | 114 | 91 | 69 | 56 | 39 | 26 | 26 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-off | on | on | cross-off | off | off | off | glassy | glassy | glassy | on | on | |
High Tide | 00:57AM2.15m | 1:26PM1.92m | 1:55AM2.07m | 2:27PM1.87m | 2:51AM2.00m | 3:27PM1.86m | 3:46AM1.95m | 4:23PM1.87m | 4:37AM1.92m | 5:13PM1.90m | 5:24AM1.91m | 6:00PM1.95m | 6:09AM1.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:38AM0.30m | 7:52PM0.34m | 8:35AM0.34m | 8:51PM0.42m | 9:31AM0.35m | 9:49PM0.48m | 10:23AM0.36m | 10:44PM0.50m | 11:11AM0.35m | 11:35PM0.51m | 11:56AM0.35m | 00:23AM0.50m | 12:39PM0.33m | ||||||||
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 | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — |
 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 |
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Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 10 | — | — | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | — | E 11 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
 kJ | 635 | — | — | 947 | 845 | 832 | 833 | 665 | 589 | 353 | 270 | — | 110 | 162 | 114 | 91 | 69 | 56 | 39 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 10 | E 11 | ENE 11 | E 11 | — | — | — | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | NNE 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | 319 | 153 | 231 | — | — | — | 178 | 106 | 78 | 31 | 31 | 16 | 7 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | NE 11 | NNE 11 | E 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 9 | — | — | SSE 3 | E 11 | ENE 8 | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | SE 3 |
| kJ | 564 | 1441 | 1504 | 1893 | 1997 | 1722 | 407 | — | — | 1 | 338 | 524 | 268 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 62 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 62 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 39 |
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Information about the Waipu River Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Waipu River provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Waipu River can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Waipu River 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 River) 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 River 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 River is 32 km (20 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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