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Waipu River surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 12 Feb 2026 NZDT
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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
22.0° C
 (Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waipu River this week:

The surf forecast for Waipu River over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 13) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waipu River in the next 12 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 13) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Feb 14) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Fri 13th Feb)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 13th Feb)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 13th Feb)6ft (1.9m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SW by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat night, calm by Tue morning).

Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wed
18
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
NNE
0.5
N
1.6
ENE
1.9
ENE
1.8
NE
1.4
ENE
1.2
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.3
N
0.7
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.4
N
0.3
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.8
ENE
0.9
ENE
Period(s) (?)17166776713121289988910101266
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)591311953322791601315347256693734949282020305068
Wind
(km/h)
15
ESE
25
E
25
E
25
ENE
20
NE
20
N
10
SW
20
SW
30
SW
30
SW
25
SW
25
SSW
20
SW
15
SW
15
WSW
10
W
5
WNW
5
W
10
WSW
10
WSW
10
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		onononcross-
on		cross-
on		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offoffoffglassglassoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:45AM
1.75
3:58PM
1.71
4:43AM
1.74
4:56PM
1.70
5:40AM
1.78
5:52PM
1.73
6:33AM
1.85
6:44PM
1.79
7:20AM
1.94
7:32PM
1.86
8:04AM
2.04
8:17PM
1.94
8:45AM
2.13
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:07AM
0.69
10:31PM
0.55
11:06AM
0.70
11:28PM
0.54
12:05PM
0.67
12:23AM
0.49
1:00PM
0.60
1:13AM
0.42
1:49PM
0.51
2:00AM
0.34
2:34PM
0.41
2:44AM
0.27
3:16PM
0.32
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wed
18
Sunrise-6:50--6:50--6:52--6:52--6:54--6:54--6:56-
Sunset--8:21--8:20--8:19--8:17--8:16--8:15--8:15
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
12132363--------------
Temp. °C202121212222222020182020172121162122172123
Feels °C (?)212019202325251915131515141818142122162021
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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 12 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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