Waipu River Surf Break

Waipu River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 35.99° S 174.48° E

Issued: 5 pm 26 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Waipu River sea temperature is
16.7° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 26 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 29 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 30 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, E swell with 876 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 27 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period with E 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 27) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period. 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 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 30) 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 1.3m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jun 26) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 27th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 29th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 6PM (Tue 30th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the S by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue night, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
2
0
1
1
1
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
E
10
1
E
9
1.2
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.9
ESE
10
1.7
E
10
1.7
E
10
1.7
E
10
1.9
E
10
2
E
10
1.9
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.2
E
11
1.1
E
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
146
175
290
410
434
384
340
394
684
584
573
529
660
710
759
545
494
410
367
338
289
Wind (km/h)
40
SW
25
SW
15
SSW
20
SW
15
SW
5
S
10
ESE
5
S
15
SE
15
SE
20
SE
20
SE
20
ESE
20
E
15
ESE
15
ESE
10
SSE
10
SSE
10
ESE
10
SSW
5
S
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
4:40PM1.85m
4:50AM1.82m
5:29PM1.88m
5:38AM1.82m
6:15PM1.92m
6:24AM1.84m
6:59PM1.96m
7:09AM1.87m
7:42PM2.00m
7:52AM1.89m
8:24PM2.04m
8:34AM1.90m
9:05PM2.06m
9:15AM1.90m
Low Tide
11:01PM0.59m
11:20AM0.42m
11:51PM0.58m
12:07PM0.41m
00:39AM0.56m
12:52PM0.38m
1:25AM0.52m
1:36PM0.35m
2:10AM0.49m
2:19PM0.32m
2:53AM0.46m
3:01PM0.31m
3:35AM0.44m
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:15
5:15
5:16
5:16
5:16
5:17
5:17
5:19
 mm
1
1
Temp °C
12
12
15
15
13
15
15
14
12
13
13
13
14
15
14
13
13
12
12
12
12
Feels °C
4
7
11
11
11
14
13
13
9
9
9
9
10
10
10
9
11
10
9
10
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
E
10
1
E
9
1.2
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.4
E
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
12
1.9
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.2
E
11
1.1
E
11
Energy kJ
146
175
290
410
434
384
340
394
2
2
2
3
3
759
545
494
410
367
338
289
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SE
8
0.1
W
6
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
11
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
11
0.1
N
10
Energy kJ
73
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
5
5
5
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
10
Energy kJ
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
S
5
0.8
SSW
4
0.6
S
4
0.3
SSW
3
0.3
SSW
3
0.5
S
4
0.3
S
3
0.4
SE
3
1.9
ESE
10
1.7
E
10
1.7
E
10
1.7
E
10
1.9
E
10
2
E
10
1.7
E
10
1.1
E
10
Energy kJ
72
20
10
1
1
7
2
2
684
584
573
529
660
710
590
249
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
1
3
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
105
185
5
0
5
0
0
9
9
62
106
62
62
94
62
42
9
9
5
9
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
4
2
2
2
2
5
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
6
5
5
4
5
6
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
5
6
6
8
7
5
5
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
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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