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Waipu River surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 17 Jan 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
22.6° C
 (Which is 2.5°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 Thursday (Jan 22) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waipu River in the next 12 days are 5.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 22) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 24) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Thu 22nd Jan)16ft (5.0m) 10s
Best Surf 1PM (Thu 22nd Jan)16ft (5.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 22nd Jan)18ft (5.5m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sat morning, strong winds from the E by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 146mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Tue morning). Mainly near gales.

Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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4
3
2
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
NE
1.2
NE
1.7
ENE
3
E
2.5
E
2.5
E
3
E
3
E
3
E
3.5
E
3.5
E
3.5
E
3
E
3.5
ENE
4
ENE
5
ENE
5.5
ENE
3.5
ENE
2.5
ENE
2.2
ENE
1.5
ENE
Period(s) (?)996899898899889101010101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)203241167118611469551361128314561507212817291451156525415076597125611450896383
Wind
(km/h)
5
ESE
15
E
25
E
40
E
35
E
35
ESE
40
E
35
ESE
40
E
45
E
40
E
35
E
40
E
40
E
50
E
25
ENE
10
N
25
WNW
25
W
30
WSW
15
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
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on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		ononononcross-
on		cross-
off		offoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:14PM
1.82
7:51AM
1.95
7:59PM
1.87
8:34AM
2.02
8:43PM
1.91
9:15AM
2.09
9:26PM
1.95
9:55AM
2.14
10:08PM
1.98
10:34AM
2.17
10:50PM
2.00
11:14AM
2.19
11:35PM
2.01
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:30PM
0.59
1:43AM
0.39
2:17PM
0.53
2:28AM
0.33
3:02PM
0.46
3:11AM
0.28
3:45PM
0.40
3:52AM
0.25
4:26PM
0.35
4:32AM
0.24
5:07PM
0.31
5:13AM
0.25
5:47PM
0.28
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Sunrise6:22--6:22--6:24--6:24--6:26--6:26--6:28--
Sunset-8:39--8:39--8:38--8:38--8:38--8:37--8:37-
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Rain (mm)
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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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