Waipu River surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Sunday 31 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
17.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Waipu River surf forecast from 31 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 2 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, NNE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 2 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, NNE swell with 3,733 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 2 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period with NNE 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 Tuesday (Jun 02) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waipu River in the next 16 days are 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) 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 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 07) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 2nd Jun)13ft (4.0m) 11s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 2nd Jun)13ft (4.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 2nd Jun)13ft (4.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
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
0
0
0
0
!
!
!
4
3
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
NNE
7
2.5
NNE
8
3
NNE
8
3
NNE
8
3.5
NNE
9
4
NNE
10
4
NNE
11
4
NNE
11
3
NE
11
1.6
ENE
10
2.1
NE
10
1.8
NE
10
1.6
NE
9
1.5
NE
9
1.1
NE
8
1.7
NNE
8
1.8
N
7
1.7
N
6
1.1
N
7
0.8
NE
7
0.8
NE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
621
789
894
1094
1854
3195
3477
3733
1951
541
809
566
440
351
177
327
333
240
107
55
55
Wind (km/h)
35
NNE
30
NNE
35
NNE
40
NNE
40
NNE
40
NNE
10
SW
10
WSW
15
WSW
5
WSW
0
NNW
10
NNW
10
NNW
10
NNE
10
NNW
20
NNW
15
NNW
20
NNW
10
W
15
WSW
5
W
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
off
off
off
off
glassy
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
off
off
High Tide
7:25PM2.02m
7:35AM1.92m
8:06PM2.04m
8:17AM1.92m
8:47PM2.05m
8:58AM1.91m
9:29PM2.04m
9:39AM1.88m
10:10PM2.02m
10:21AM1.85m
10:51PM2.00m
11:04AM1.81m
11:33PM1.97m
Low Tide
1:20PM0.32m
1:50AM0.47m
2:01PM0.31m
2:33AM0.46m
2:43PM0.31m
3:15AM0.46m
3:24PM0.33m
3:58AM0.47m
4:05PM0.35m
4:41AM0.49m
4:47PM0.38m
5:24AM0.51m
5:28PM0.43m
rain showers
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:22
7:22
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:26
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5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:14
5:14
1
1
2
1
5
22
2
1
1
Temp °C
18
18
18
18
18
18
16
18
14
16
17
14
17
18
16
18
18
16
17
17
13
13
14
13
13
12
12
16
17
13
16
17
13
16
17
14
16
16
13
15
15
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
18
0.1
N
18
0.1
N
16
0.2
N
16
4
NNE
11
4
NNE
11
3
NE
11
1.6
ENE
10
2.1
NE
10
1.8
NE
10
1.6
NE
9
1.5
NE
9
1.1
NE
8
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
9
0.6
NE
8
1.1
N
7
0.8
NE
7
0.8
NE
7
Energy kJ
6
6
5
20
3477
3733
1951
541
809
566
440
351
177
8
7
37
107
55
55
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
12
0.3
N
13
1.6
NNE
10
0.3
N
12
0.3
N
12
0.3
N
12
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
11
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
13
0.1
E
10
0.6
NE
7
0.7
N
7
0.6
N
6
Energy kJ
3
3
31
490
25
26
25
10
9
4
4
2
30
43
30
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
N
13
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
13
0.1
E
8
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
Energy kJ
30
4
4
4
3
1
7
7
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
NNE
7
2.5
NNE
8
3
NNE
8
3
NNE
8
3.5
NNE
9
4
NNE
10
0.8
N
4
1.7
NNE
8
1.8
N
7
1.7
N
6
Energy kJ
621
789
894
1094
1854
3195
25
327
333
240
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
5
5
4
4
3
2
2
2
1
3
2
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
396
422
422
390
398
204
5
5
5
0
0
9
9
9
9
62
39
39
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
2
5
5
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
3
2
2
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
9
6
6
9
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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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