Waipu River surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 09 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
20.3° C
(Which is 1.1°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 Thursday (Apr 09) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 9s. 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 8.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 12) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Thu 9th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s
Best Surf 3PM (Sat 11th Apr)18ft (5.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sun 12th Apr)26ft (8.0m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 47mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Thu morning, near gales from the ESE by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sun morning, light winds from the NW by Sun night).

Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
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Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
2
0
0
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3
2
2
1
3
2
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
N
1.7
NNE
1.6
NNE
1.7
NNE
2
NNE
3.5
NE
5
ENE
5.5
ENE
6.5
ENE
6.5
ENE
3.5
NE
1.7
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.1
E
1.1
ENE
1
E
0.8
E
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.4
E
Period(s) (?)161615141313131414141211101010141313121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)113114931232120614443794833612669157211741637417045204242265213662151076943
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSW
10
E
10
S
10
S
20
SE
25
SE
40
ESE
45
ESE
45
ESE
35
SW
30
W
10
WNW
15
NNW
10
NNW
15
WNW
10
NW
15
WNW
20
NW
20
W
20
SW
15
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:58AM
1.79
12:32AM
1.85
12:47PM
1.72
1:24AM
1.80
1:41PM
1.68
2:19AM
1.79
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:26PM
0.49
7:01AM
0.63
7:15PM
0.54
7:56AM
0.66
8:10PM
0.57
8:53AM
0.65
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Sunrise6:41--6:41--6:43--6:43--6:43--6:45--6:46--
Sunset-6:05--6:04--6:01--6:00--6:00--5:58--5:57-
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rain showers
Rain (mm)
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Feels °C (?)211918181717131314181518202116181915131212
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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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