Waipu River surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 22 Mar 2026 NZDT
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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 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 (Mar 22) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. 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 3.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 26) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 22nd Mar)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 26th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 8s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 26th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the E by Tue afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 61mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Thu morning, calm by Fri morning).

Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Sat
28
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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3
3
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.4
NNE
1.3
ENE
1.2
NE
1.5
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.9
ENE
2.5
ENE
3
NE
3
NE
3.5
NE
3.5
NE
3.5
NNE
2.5
NE
2.1
NE
1.7
NE
1.2
ENE
1.1
ENE
Period(s) (?)9991256677888888888888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)855956578392170230277403711961931161914751693804553355170142
Wind
(km/h)
5
SW
5
S
10
E
10
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
25
E
25
E
30
E
30
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
40
NE
40
NNE
35
NNE
10
NNW
5
WSW
5
NE
10
WSW
15
SW
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
off
ononononononononononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossoffglassoffoffcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:06PM
2.26
10:24AM
2.30
10:53PM
2.29
11:10AM
2.27
11:42PM
2.27
12:00PM
2.20
12:34AM
2.21
12:53PM
2.10
1:30AM
2.14
1:51PM
2.00
2:31AM
2.06
2:54PM
1.92
3:36AM
2.02
4:02PM
1.87
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:29AM
0.15
4:53PM
0.04
5:17AM
0.17
5:40PM
0.06
6:07AM
0.22
6:30PM
0.12
7:02AM
0.30
7:24PM
0.20
8:01AM
0.37
8:24PM
0.28
9:06AM
0.43
9:28PM
0.34
10:13AM
0.46
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Sat
28
Sunrise-7:24--7:26--7:26--7:28--7:28--7:30--7:30-
Sunset--7:30--7:30--7:29--7:27--7:25--7:23--7:22
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Rain (mm)
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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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