Waitpinga Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.64° S 138.50° E

Waitpinga Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 19 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Waitpinga sea temperature is
16.5°C
1.7° 

Waitpinga surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Waitpinga surf forecast from 19 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 21 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 22 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 17s period, SSW swell with 2,758 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 21 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 17s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waitpinga this week:

The surf forecast for Waitpinga over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 17s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waitpinga in the next 16 days are 2.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 21st Oct)7ft (2.1m) 17s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 21st Oct)7ft (2.1m) 17s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 22nd Oct)7ft (2.2m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu night, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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4
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
13
1
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
17
2.2
SSW
17
2
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
18
1.9
SSW
17
1.8
SSW
16
2
SSW
16
2
SSW
16
2
SSW
15
2
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
2.5
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
460
427
325
365
440
1769
2726
1923
1684
1106
2146
1647
1948
1908
1883
1647
1351
1143
2571
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
5
SW
15
SSW
5
S
10
SE
15
S
10
E
15
NE
10
WSW
0
ESE
5
WNW
20
SW
15
SSW
5
SSW
15
S
10
S
15
WSW
30
SSW
30
SSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
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on
cross-on
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cross-on
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on
High Tide
9:16AM0.45m
11:03AM0.44m
2:45AM0.29m
12:12PM0.42m
2:10AM0.34m
1:05PM0.40m
2:12AM0.41m
1:51PM0.36m
2:26AM0.49m
2:32PM0.30m
2:46AM0.57m
Low Tide
7:37PM0.07m
7:31PM0.07m
5:48AM0.27m
7:35PM0.07m
7:17AM0.21m
7:42PM0.08m
8:16AM0.15m
7:47PM0.10m
9:08AM0.10m
7:50PM0.10m
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Temp °C
25
17
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27
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14
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13
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Feels °C
20
16
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12
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17
26
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23
22
15
11
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5
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Information about the Waitpinga Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Waitpinga provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Waitpinga can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Waitpinga 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 (Waitpinga) 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 Waitpinga 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.

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