Waipu River surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Sunday 10 May 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
18.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (May 10) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sun 10th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 12th May)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 6PM (Wed 13th May)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed night, min 14°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
1
0
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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)
1.7
ENE
12
1.4
ENE
12
1.2
ENE
11
0.9
ENE
11
0.8
ENE
11
2
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.2
ENE
8
1
ENE
7
2.2
ENE
7
2.1
ENE
8
1.3
E
8
0.8
ENE
9
1
E
6
1.1
E
8
1.1
E
8
0.8
E
8
1.1
E
7
1.1
E
7
1.1
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
816
560
325
210
153
513
377
272
163
111
444
520
223
96
66
169
165
80
107
107
171
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
30
WSW
25
SW
15
SSW
10
S
30
E
5
SW
0
N
5
SW
25
ESE
30
E
20
E
15
ESE
15
SE
15
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
E
20
ESE
20
E
15
E
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
off
glassy
glassy
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
1:08PM1.71m
1:40AM1.87m
2:04PM1.71m
2:32AM1.89m
3:02PM1.76m
3:26AM1.94m
4:00PM1.86m
4:19AM2.02m
4:55PM1.98m
5:12AM2.10m
5:49PM2.12m
6:05AM2.18m
6:41PM2.24m
Low Tide
7:32PM0.54m
8:17AM0.57m
8:25PM0.54m
9:09AM0.50m
9:21PM0.52m
10:01AM0.41m
10:17PM0.47m
10:52AM0.30m
11:13PM0.40m
11:43AM0.19m
00:08AM0.31m
12:34PM0.09m
1:03AM0.24m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:09
7:09
7:11
7:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:29
5:28
5:27
5:25
5:25
5:24
5:23
1
8
2
3
1
1
Temp °C
18
17
16
16
16
16
17
18
16
16
16
17
14
15
16
16
16
16
16
15
16
13
12
12
13
14
13
16
17
15
12
12
12
11
12
13
12
12
12
11
11
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
ENE
12
1.4
ENE
12
1.2
ENE
11
0.9
ENE
11
0.8
ENE
11
1.6
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.2
ENE
8
1
ENE
7
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.8
NE
8
0.8
ENE
9
0.6
ENE
8
1.1
E
8
1.1
E
8
0.9
ENE
6
0.7
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
11
Energy kJ
816
560
325
210
153
331
377
272
163
111
2
2
88
96
55
169
165
66
70
55
38
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
6
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
12
0.9
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.1
N
11
0.4
E
10
0.5
E
9
0.1
N
14
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
10
0.8
E
8
0.3
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
11
Energy kJ
3
2
3
3
3
163
20
2
28
43
4
2
2
2
2
2
80
25
41
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
11
0.2
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
11
Energy kJ
2
3
2
2
2
3
2
9
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
3
1
WSW
4
0.7
SW
4
0.4
SSW
3
2
E
8
2.2
ENE
7
2.1
ENE
8
1.3
E
8
0.9
ESE
7
1
E
6
0.6
E
6
0.7
ESE
7
1.1
E
7
1.1
E
7
1.1
ENE
8
Energy kJ
9
38
14
3
513
444
520
223
73
66
24
45
107
107
171
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
4
5
1
5
1
4
1
3
3
1
2
Distance (km)
0
63
0
0
0
31
0
0
0
59
94
62
40
94
9
94
53
62
62
53
9
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
2
1
2
2
4
2
1
4
5
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
5
6
5
4
4
4
9
9
9
8
6
5
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
9
6
5
6
9
6
9
9
9
8
5
5
5
5
7
6
7
4
5
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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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