Waipu River surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Wednesday 27 May 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
17.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Waipu River surf forecast from 27 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 3 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, NE swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 2 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 11s period, NNE swell with 4,706 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s 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 Thursday (May 28) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. 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 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 28th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Best Surf12AM (Wed 3rd Jun)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 9AM (Tue 2nd Jun)15ft (4.5m) 11s

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 17°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 63mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the NE on Sat night, strong winds from the NNE by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wed
3
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
!
2
3
Swell
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
E
11
0.9
NE
8
0.6
E
11
0.7
NE
8
0.6
NE
8
0.6
NE
8
0.5
NE
8
0.8
NE
8
1.2
NE
5
1.6
NE
6
2.2
NE
7
2.4
NNE
7
2.5
NNE
8
3.5
NNE
9
4
NNE
10
4
NNE
10
4.5
NNE
11
4
NNE
12
3
NE
11
2.5
NE
11
2.3
NE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
184
118
85
66
41
41
31
77
63
161
424
603
881
2007
3001
3060
4706
4548
2432
1567
1149
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
10
WSW
10
SW
10
WSW
5
WSW
10
E
5
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
25
NNE
30
NNE
30
NNE
35
NNE
35
NE
40
NE
30
NNE
25
NE
45
NNE
30
NNW
25
NW
20
W
off
off
off
off
glassy
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
4:37AM1.92m
5:13PM1.90m
5:24AM1.91m
6:00PM1.95m
6:09AM1.91m
6:43PM1.99m
6:53AM1.92m
7:25PM2.02m
7:35AM1.92m
8:06PM2.04m
8:17AM1.92m
8:47PM2.05m
8:58AM1.91m
Low Tide
10:44PM0.50m
11:11AM0.35m
11:35PM0.51m
11:56AM0.35m
00:23AM0.50m
12:39PM0.33m
1:07AM0.48m
1:20PM0.32m
1:50AM0.47m
2:01PM0.31m
2:33AM0.46m
2:43PM0.31m
3:15AM0.46m
3:24PM0.33m
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clear
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light rain
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heavy rain
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heavy rain
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7:20
7:20
7:22
7:22
7:22
7:24
7:24
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5:16
5:16
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
1
2
2
1
2
6
18
19
12
5
1
Temp °C
16
16
16
14
14
15
16
17
17
17
17
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
17
18
18
15
15
14
13
14
14
14
13
14
13
13
14
13
13
13
14
13
11
14
15
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NNE
8
0.9
NE
8
0.8
NE
8
0.7
NE
8
0.6
NE
8
0.6
NE
8
0.5
NE
8
0.2
NNE
11
0.2
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
N
18
0.1
N
18
0.1
N
16
0.2
N
16
4
NNE
12
3
NE
11
2.5
NE
11
2.3
NE
11
Energy kJ
126
118
82
66
41
41
31
12
6
2
6
6
5
20
4548
2432
1567
1149
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
E
11
0.6
E
11
0.6
E
11
0.4
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
18
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
12
0.3
N
13
1.9
NNE
11
0.2
N
12
Energy kJ
184
86
85
35
17
17
16
6
2
3
6
3
3
31
862
11
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
NE
12
0.2
NNE
11
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
14
0.1
N
11
0.3
N
13
0.3
N
13
Energy kJ
3
3
2
2
2
5
12
2
4
2
31
30
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
2
0.8
NE
8
1.2
NE
5
1.6
NE
6
2.2
NE
7
2.4
NNE
7
2.5
NNE
8
3.5
NNE
9
4
NNE
10
4
NNE
10
4.5
NNE
11
0.7
WNW
4
0.5
WSW
3
Energy kJ
1
77
63
161
424
603
881
2007
3001
3060
4706
15
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
1
4
4
4
4
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
4
4
Distance (km)
45
0
0
0
0
0
62
62
62
62
212
212
398
422
421
421
396
383
204
9
9
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
1
4
4
4
4
2
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
7
5
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
6
7
9
6
5
5
5
4
7
6
5
5
4
4
6
7
4
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).

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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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