Waipu River surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Sunday 12 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
20.6° C
(Which is 1.5°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. 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 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 12) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Sun 12th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Best Surf 3PM (Sun 12th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sun 12th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
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Rating
(10 max)
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3
2
2
2
2
1
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
6
ENE
3.5
NE
1.6
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.2
E
1
E
1
E
1
E
0.8
E
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.4
E
0.3
E
0.3
E
0.2
E
0.3
E
0.3
E
1.3
NNW
1.6
N
1.9
N
2.5
N
Period(s) (?)1412111010914131312121211111114145668
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)122394159572433284176394356219105694421219373591181281938
Wind
(km/h)
20
SW
40
WSW
15
WNW
15
NW
15
NW
10
WNW
15
W
15
W
20
W
25
WSW
25
WSW
15
W
15
W
20
WSW
10
W
10
NW
10
NNW
20
NNW
20
NNW
25
NNW
40
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunrise6:43--6:43--6:45--6:46--6:47--6:48--6:48--
Sunset-6:00--6:00--5:58--5:57--5:55--5:54--5:52-
mod rain
light rain
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
81--3--21---11--2--211
Temp. °C201919212117201916181815181815192017212019
Feels °C (?)201317212117181712131313151514181916181613
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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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