Waipu River surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Sunday 26 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
19.5° 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 Sunday (Apr 26) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m 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 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sun 26th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 7s
Best Surf 6PM (Sun 26th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 7s
Most Powerful 6AM (Fri 1st May)7ft (2.1m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the ESE by Thu night).

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ENE
6
0.6
ENE
6
0.6
NE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.2
N
13
0.2
N
13
0.2
N
18
0.7
E
6
0.4
NE
9
1
NE
9
1
NE
8
1
NE
8
0.9
NE
9
0.8
NE
9
2.1
E
7
1.9
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.3
E
7
1.2
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
29
22
30
8
13
13
24
30
31
148
135
135
112
93
432
488
337
186
178
147
96
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
5
SSE
10
WSW
15
SSW
20
SSW
10
SW
10
S
10
E
5
SSW
5
SW
5
SSW
10
SW
15
S
30
SE
20
ESE
25
E
20
ESE
15
E
10
SE
10
E
5
ESE
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
2:48PM1.86m
3:20AM2.01m
3:52PM1.86m
4:18AM2.00m
4:50PM1.89m
5:10AM2.00m
5:42PM1.94m
5:57AM2.01m
6:28PM2.00m
6:41AM2.01m
7:11PM2.05m
7:23AM2.02m
7:52PM2.08m
Low Tide
9:17PM0.39m
10:00AM0.38m
10:18PM0.42m
10:56AM0.35m
11:14PM0.42m
11:46AM0.32m
00:05AM0.41m
12:30PM0.28m
00:52AM0.40m
1:12PM0.26m
1:35AM0.39m
1:51PM0.25m
2:16AM0.38m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
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6:54
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:58
6:58
7:00
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5:43
5:42
5:40
5:39
5:38
5:37
5:37
Temp °C
16
17
15
17
17
16
17
18
17
17
18
15
16
16
16
16
14
16
15
15
14
15
16
14
14
14
14
16
17
17
17
17
14
14
11
11
11
10
13
13
14
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ENE
6
0.6
ENE
6
0.6
NE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.2
ENE
5
0.2
ENE
5
0.2
N
12
0.6
E
5
1
NE
9
1
NE
8
1
NE
8
0.9
NE
9
0.8
NE
9
0.1
NE
13
0.1
NE
13
0.2
N
11
1.3
E
7
1.2
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
Energy kJ
29
22
30
8
8
3
2
11
18
148
135
135
112
93
7
7
9
186
178
147
96
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
N
13
0.2
N
12
0.1
N
16
0.4
NE
9
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
13
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
12
0.1
N
12
0.2
N
11
0.1
NE
13
0.1
NE
12
0.1
NE
12
0.1
NE
12
0.1
N
14
Energy kJ
6
6
6
6
6
13
11
5
31
10
10
13
11
11
3
9
7
6
6
6
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
14
0.2
N
14
0.1
N
13
0.2
N
13
0.2
E
8
0.2
N
18
0.1
NE
8
0.2
N
12
0.1
NE
16
0.1
NE
16
0.1
NE
15
0.1
NE
15
0.1
NE
14
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
16
0.1
N
16
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
14
0.1
N
11
Energy kJ
4
4
15
3
13
5
24
2
12
10
10
8
8
8
2
5
5
3
4
4
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
2
0.3
SSW
3
0.2
S
3
0.3
SSE
3
0.7
E
6
0.3
S
2
0.9
SE
4
2.1
E
7
1.9
E
8
1.7
E
8
Energy kJ
1
1
1
1
30
1
29
432
488
337
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
3
4
4
4
4
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
4
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
21
21
0
152
106
94
62
106
0
0
0
0
9
94
94
94
53
40
9
9
9
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
3
4
4
4
3
1
2
3
2
1
4
4
4
4
4
4
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
3
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
9
7
5
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
8
5
6
5
5
5
9
6
9
7
5
5
6
6
5
5
4
4
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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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