Waipu River Surf Forecast

/ Northland (73 surf breaks) /

New Zealand (466 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (35.99° S 174.48° E)

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Waipu River surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Friday 14 Nov 2025 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 19.4° C
(Which is 2.7°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 (Nov 14) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waipu River in the next 12 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 19) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (Nov 14) at 4PM.

Wave Type	Time (NZDT) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	4AM (Fri 14th Nov)	3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf	7AM (Wed 19th Nov)	11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful	1PM (Wed 19th Nov)	13ft (4.0m) 10s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.										Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.
		Friday 14			Saturday 15			Sunday 16			Monday 17			Tuesday 18			Wednesday 19			Thu 20
	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM
Rating (10 max)	1	0	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	!	!	!	3	2
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	N	ENE	ENE	E	ENE	ENE	E	E	E	E	E	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE
Period(s) (?)	7	8	8	8	8	9	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	7	7	8	11	11	10	10	10
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	51	119	116	47	90	126	183	186	186	183	273	326	482	319	456	627	2653	2866	1740	1351	1131
Wind (km/h)	W	SW	SW	W	WNW	SW	SW	ENE	ENE	ENE	NE	ENE	NE	NE	NE	NE	N	N	NW	ENE	ENE
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	off	cross- off	off	cross- off	cross- off	off	cross- off	on	on	on	on	on	on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- off	on	on
High Tide / height (m)	2:56AM 1.83		3:26PM 1.98	3:59AM 1.80		4:23PM 1.93		4:58AM 1.81	5:15PM 1.91		5:50AM 1.85	6:03PM 1.90		6:37AM 1.90	6:48PM 1.91		7:21AM 1.96		7:30PM 1.93	8:02AM 2.01
Low Tide / height (m)		9:23AM 0.43		10:07PM 0.42	10:23AM 0.49		11:01PM 0.41	11:19AM 0.51		11:51PM 0.40	12:11PM 0.52		12:36AM 0.37	12:58PM 0.50		1:18AM 0.34		1:42PM 0.48	1:57AM 0.32		2:24PM 0.45

		Friday 14			Saturday 15			Sunday 16			Monday 17			Tuesday 18			Wednesday 19			Thu 20
Sunrise	-	6:07	-	-	6:05	-	-	6:05	-	-	6:05	-	-	6:03	-	-	6:03	-	-	6:03	-
Sunset	-	-	8:05	-	-	8:06	-	-	8:07	-	-	8:07	-	-	8:08	-	-	8:09	-	-	8:10

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	6	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	4	5	-	1	-	-	-
Temp. °C	15	19	19	15	19	19	15	15	16	15	17	17	18	19	18	19	22	23	21	20	20
Feels °C (?)	13	14	14	13	17	16	13	12	13	12	15	15	17	17	16	19	21	23	22	22	21

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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.