Waipu River surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 15 Apr 2026 NZST
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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
20.3° C
(Which is 1.4°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waipu River in the next 16 days are 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 16) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 16th Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf 6PM (Sun 19th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 21st Apr)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
E
0.4
E
0.3
E
0.2
E
0.2
E
0.3
E
0.3
E
0.3
E
1.2
N
1.8
N
2
N
1.1
N
0.8
N
1.1
NNE
1.4
N
1.5
N
1.8
N
1.6
N
1.3
N
1.1
N
0.8
E
Period(s) (?)121211111414141356667766677610
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)714421916363430662143321045812115817526327714488130
Wind
(km/h)
25
WSW
15
W
20
W
25
SW
10
W
10
W
10
WSW
15
NW
20
N
25
N
25
NNW
10
NW
10
WNW
20
N
20
NNW
20
NNW
20
NNW
20
NNW
15
NNW
10
NNW
20
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Wed
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Sunrise--6:47--6:48--6:48--6:48--6:50--6:50--6:52
Sunset5:57--5:55--5:54--5:52--5:52--5:51--5:49--
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
light rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
--1-------2135141--23
Temp. °C191618181519191619191819181717171519201718
Feels °C (?)141415131218171515151518171514141216171616
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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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