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Waipaoa River Surf Forecast
/ Gisborne and Mahia (37 surf breaks) /
Waipaoa River surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 03 Jan 2025 NZDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waipaoa River this week:
The surf forecast for Waipaoa River over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 04) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waipaoa River in the next 12 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 04) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 04) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 4th Jan) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 4th Jan) | 11ft (3.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 4th Jan) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waipaoa River over the next 12 days.
Fri 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wed 15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 112 | 91 | 65 | 68 | 1715 | 646 | 492 | 1832 | 988 | 917 | 1228 | 730 | 507 | 93 | 41 | 61 | 231 | 166 | 297 | 1040 | 691 | 664 | 904 | 694 | 431 | 229 | 230 | 162 | 112 | 108 | 84 | 103 | 119 | 116 | 86 | 85 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | glass | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | cross- on | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:34PM 1.42 | 10:01AM 1.58 | 10:24PM 1.43 | 10:49AM 1.59 | 11:15PM 1.45 | 11:39AM 1.58 | 12:09AM 1.46 | 12:31PM 1.56 | 1:04AM 1.47 | 1:26PM 1.54 | 2:01AM 1.49 | 2:22PM 1.51 | 2:59AM 1.51 | 3:21PM 1.49 | 3:58AM 1.53 | 4:20PM 1.48 | 4:56AM 1.55 | 5:18PM 1.47 | 5:52AM 1.57 | 6:14PM 1.47 | 6:47AM 1.58 | 7:08PM 1.46 | 7:39AM 1.59 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:44AM 0.13 | 4:22PM 0.14 | 4:34AM 0.13 | 5:11PM 0.12 | 5:25AM 0.13 | 6:01PM 0.10 | 6:18AM 0.14 | 6:53PM 0.09 | 7:13AM 0.16 | 7:46PM 0.09 | 8:11AM 0.18 | 8:41PM 0.10 | 9:11AM 0.19 | 9:37PM 0.12 | 10:11AM 0.20 | 10:35PM 0.12 | 11:11AM 0.20 | 11:32PM 0.13 | 12:09PM 0.19 | 12:27AM 0.13 | 1:05PM 0.18 | 1:20AM 0.13 | ||||||||||||||
Fri 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wed 15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 |
| Sunset | 8:36 | - | - | 8:36 | - | - | 8:36 | - | - | 8:36 | - | - | 8:36 | - | - | 8:36 | - | - | 8:36 | - | - | 8:36 | - | - | 8:35 | - | - | 8:35 | - | - | 8:35 | - | - | 8:35 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 1 | 11 | - | 2 | - | 3 | 1 | 7 | 9 | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 22 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 21 | 15 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Fri night, strong winds from the SW by Sat afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the W by Fri night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Waipaoa River Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Waipaoa River provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Waipaoa River can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Waipaoa 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 (Waipaoa 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 Waipaoa 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.
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