Waipu River Surf Break
Lat Long: 35.99° S 174.48° E

Waipu River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Waipu River

Issued: 11 pm 04 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Waipu River sea temperature is
17.7° C

1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Waipu River surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Waipu River surf forecast from 4 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 6 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, N swell with 609 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 6 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period with N swell.

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 Saturday (Jun 06) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waipu River in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 9PM. 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 Sunday (Jun 07) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sat 6th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 6th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 9PM (Fri 5th Jun)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thu
11
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
0
1
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NE
8
1.8
N
6
2.4
N
7
1.7
N
8
1.5
N
8
1.3
N
7
0.9
NNE
7
0.6
NNE
7
0.5
NNE
7
0.3
NNE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.3
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
7
0.2
NNE
7
0.2
NNE
7
0.3
ESE
7
0.3
E
6
0.2
E
5
0.2
E
5
0.1
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
139
259
573
337
249
181
70
37
26
14
16
18
12
11
5
5
9
5
2
2
2
Wind (km/h)
15
N
20
NNW
25
N
20
NW
15
NW
20
W
15
WSW
15
SW
25
SW
10
SSW
15
SW
20
WSW
20
WSW
20
SSW
10
E
10
N
10
SW
10
SW
5
WSW
5
WSW
10
SW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
on
cross-on
off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
10:10PM2.02m
10:21AM1.85m
10:51PM2.00m
11:04AM1.81m
11:33PM1.97m
11:49AM1.78m
00:17AM1.96m
12:39PM1.77m
1:03AM1.95m
1:32PM1.79m
1:53AM1.96m
2:28PM1.84m
2:47AM1.99m
3:26PM1.92m
Low Tide
4:41AM0.49m
4:47PM0.38m
5:24AM0.51m
5:28PM0.43m
6:08AM0.51m
6:12PM0.46m
6:53AM0.50m
6:58PM0.49m
7:40AM0.46m
7:48PM0.51m
8:29AM0.41m
8:43PM0.50m
9:21AM0.34m
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clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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7:24
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:28
7:28
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5:14
5:14
5:14
5:14
5:14
5:14
5:14
 mm
4
4
Temp °C
18
19
18
16
16
16
14
15
15
15
15
15
14
16
15
16
14
16
13
14
15
Feels °C
16
15
15
14
13
13
11
10
10
12
11
11
10
14
13
14
13
15
12
13
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NE
8
0.2
E
10
0.1
E
11
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
1.3
N
7
0.9
NNE
7
0.6
NNE
7
0.5
NNE
7
0.3
NNE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.3
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
7
0.2
NNE
7
0.2
NNE
7
0.3
ESE
7
0.3
E
6
0.2
E
5
0.2
E
5
0.1
NE
4
Energy kJ
139
7
2
8
8
181
70
37
26
14
16
18
12
11
5
5
9
5
2
2
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
11
0.1
N
13
0.1
E
9
0.1
N
14
0.1
N
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.3
NE
8
0.3
N
7
0.2
ESE
6
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
SE
4
0.1
SE
7
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
7
0.1
NE
7
0.1
NE
6
0.1
E
8
Energy kJ
9
4
2
4
2
8
8
8
9
9
9
3
2
2
1
2
6
5
2
2
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
0.2
E
10
0.2
ESE
7
0.2
N
7
0.1
E
5
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
9
0.1
NE
6
Energy kJ
3
3
2
3
2
2
8
4
4
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
N
5
1.8
N
6
2.4
N
7
1.7
N
8
1.5
N
8
0.6
W
3
0.7
SSW
4
0.8
SSW
4
0.7
S
4
0.4
SSW
3
0.5
SW
3
0.5
SW
3
0.5
SSW
3
0.3
SSW
3
Energy kJ
54
259
573
337
249
7
13
18
14
3
5
5
6
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
9
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
9
212
438
16
0
0
0
5
144
21
131
59
383
107
99
99
152
152
62
62
152
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
2
1
2
1
4
4
1
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
5
4
5
5
2
9
9
5
8
4
5
5
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
6
9
8
9
9
6
8
8
8
6
9
9
9
8
5
5
5
5
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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