Waipu River surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, NE swell with 503 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s 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 (Jul 09) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. 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 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waipu River over the next 16 days.
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