Waipu River Surf Break

Waipu River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 35.99° S 174.48° E

Issued: 5 am 28 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Waipu River sea temperature is
16.8° C

1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Waipu River surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Waipu River surf forecast from 27 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 29 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, ESE swell with 932 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 28 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period with E swell.

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 Sunday (Jun 28) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waipu River in the next 16 days are 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 28) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sun 28th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 29th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 9PM (Mon 29th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
2
1
1
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
3
1
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.5
E
10
2
ESE
10
1.9
E
10
1.8
E
10
1.8
ESE
10
2
E
10
1.8
E
10
1.8
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.5
E
11
1.4
E
11
1.3
E
11
1.2
E
11
1.2
E
11
1.3
E
12
1.2
E
12
1
E
11
0.9
E
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
431
386
452
819
770
666
653
792
598
674
512
377
546
440
375
326
323
488
389
242
189
Wind (km/h)
10
S
10
ESE
5
S
15
SE
15
ESE
15
SSE
20
SE
20
ESE
15
E
15
SE
15
ESE
10
ESE
10
SSE
10
E
0
E
5
NW
10
ENE
15
NNE
15
NE
20
N
25
N
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
6:15PM1.92m
6:24AM1.84m
6:59PM1.96m
7:09AM1.87m
7:42PM2.00m
7:52AM1.89m
8:24PM2.04m
8:34AM1.90m
9:05PM2.06m
9:15AM1.90m
9:44PM2.07m
9:57AM1.89m
10:24PM2.07m
Low Tide
12:07PM0.41m
00:39AM0.56m
12:52PM0.38m
1:25AM0.52m
1:36PM0.35m
2:10AM0.49m
2:19PM0.32m
2:53AM0.46m
3:01PM0.31m
3:35AM0.44m
3:42PM0.32m
4:17AM0.43m
4:21PM0.34m
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clear
clear
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clear
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:16
5:16
5:16
5:17
5:17
5:19
5:19
 mm
1
Temp °C
15
15
14
13
13
13
13
14
15
14
13
14
13
13
14
13
14
14
15
15
15
Feels °C
14
13
13
10
10
10
8
10
11
11
9
11
11
10
13
11
11
11
11
11
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.7
E
10
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
12
1.8
E
10
1.8
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.5
E
11
1.4
E
11
1.3
E
11
1.2
E
11
1.2
E
11
1.3
E
12
1.2
E
12
1
E
11
0.9
E
11
Energy kJ
431
386
452
609
3
3
3
598
674
512
377
546
440
375
326
323
488
389
242
189
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.4
ENE
14
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
NE
11
0.1
E
16
0.6
E
14
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
Energy kJ
2
2
3
2
2
63
2
2
4
5
140
4
4
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
Energy kJ
3
2
2
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
4
0.3
S
3
0.5
SE
3
2
ESE
10
1.9
E
10
1.8
E
10
1.8
ESE
10
2
E
10
0.4
N
3
0.7
N
4
1.6
N
6
Energy kJ
9
2
5
819
770
666
653
792
2
14
163
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
4
3
3
4
4
4
2
1
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
0
9
0
62
40
5
62
94
62
40
40
9
0
9
0
0
45
16
16
212
421
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
1
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
6
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
8
9
9
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
7
5
6
5
4
5
6
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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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