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Waipu River Surf Forecast
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Waipu River surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Friday 18 Apr 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waipu River this week:
The surf forecast for Waipu River over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 20) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waipu River in the next 12 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 18) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 23) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 20th Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Mon 21st Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Fri 18th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waipu River over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 1874 | 1676 | 1275 | 645 | 454 | 311 | 480 | 539 | 519 | 508 | 406 | 415 | 396 | 435 | 726 | 776 | 550 | 436 | 365 | 250 | 452 | 363 | 480 | 555 | 111 | 114 | 121 | 181 | 216 | 462 | 743 | 1774 | 2866 | 4247 | 4068 | 3380 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | on | glass | glass | cross- on | off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | glass | on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:03PM 1.96 | 11:14AM 1.84 | 11:47PM 1.91 | 12:00PM 1.79 | 12:35AM 1.88 | 12:51PM 1.75 | 1:29AM 1.88 | 1:49PM 1.75 | 2:26AM 1.91 | 2:52PM 1.79 | 3:25AM 1.98 | 3:55PM 1.87 | 4:22AM 2.08 | 4:54PM 2.00 | 5:17AM 2.18 | 5:51PM 2.14 | 6:11AM 2.27 | 6:44PM 2.27 | 7:03AM 2.34 | 7:36PM 2.37 | 7:54AM 2.36 | 8:28PM 2.43 | 8:45AM 2.34 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:29AM 0.54 | 5:41PM 0.44 | 6:15AM 0.59 | 6:26PM 0.48 | 7:06AM 0.61 | 7:18PM 0.50 | 8:02AM 0.60 | 8:15PM 0.50 | 9:01AM 0.53 | 9:15PM 0.46 | 10:00AM 0.43 | 10:15PM 0.40 | 10:56AM 0.29 | 11:14PM 0.31 | 11:50AM 0.16 | 12:11AM 0.22 | 12:42PM 0.03 | 1:06AM 0.14 | 1:33PM -0.05 | 2:01AM 0.09 | 2:24PM -0.09 | 2:54AM 0.08 | ||||||||||||||
Fri 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wed 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 |
| Sunset | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 2 | - | - | 4 | 6 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | 5 | 12 | 6 | - | - | 1 | 9 | 8 |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 15 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the E by Thu morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu night, min 17°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Mon morning, calm by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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