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Waipu Cove Surf Forecast
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Waipu Cove surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Monday 07 Apr 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waipu Cove this week:
The surf forecast for Waipu Cove over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 08) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1ft and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1ft and 13s. Another secondary swell of 3ft and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waipu Cove in the next 12 days are 6ft 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 12) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2ft 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 08) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Tue 8th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 12th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sat 12th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waipu Cove over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Sat 19 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 48 | 71 | 104 | 89 | 57 | 55 | 49 | 47 | 46 | 25 | 150 | 218 | 314 | 475 | 372 | 311 | 281 | 434 | 385 | 297 | 252 | 92 | 125 | 125 | 238 | 250 | 232 | 197 | 147 | 117 | 100 | 82 | 67 | 117 | 106 | 103 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | glass | on | cross- on | glass | on | cross | glass | cross- on |
High Tide / height (ft) | 3:23AM 6.3 | 3:50PM 5.81 | 4:22AM 6.27 | 4:48PM 5.87 | 5:15AM 6.33 | 5:40PM 6.04 | 6:01AM 6.43 | 6:26PM 6.23 | 6:42AM 6.53 | 7:08PM 6.43 | 7:22AM 6.59 | 7:48PM 6.63 | 8:00AM 6.63 | 8:26PM 6.73 | 8:38AM 6.63 | 9:04PM 6.76 | 9:16AM 6.53 | 9:43PM 6.69 | 9:54AM 6.4 | 10:22PM 6.59 | 10:33AM 6.2 | 11:03PM 6.43 | 11:14AM 6.04 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 9:18PM 1.48 | 10:02AM 1.67 | 10:19PM 1.54 | 10:59AM 1.61 | 11:14PM 1.54 | 11:49AM 1.44 | 12:04AM 1.48 | 12:33PM 1.25 | 12:48AM 1.38 | 1:13PM 1.08 | 1:30AM 1.28 | 1:50PM 0.95 | 2:09AM 1.21 | 2:27PM 0.89 | 2:49AM 1.21 | 3:04PM 0.89 | 3:28AM 1.28 | 3:41PM 0.98 | 4:07AM 1.41 | 4:19PM 1.12 | 4:47AM 1.61 | 4:59PM 1.28 | 5:29AM 1.77 | 5:41PM 1.44 | ||||||||||||
Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Sat 19 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 |
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Rain (in) | - | - | 0.1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °F | 61 | 70 | 66 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 61 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 66 | 68 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 66 | 64 | 61 | 66 | 70 | 63 | 70 | 70 | 63 | 64 | 66 | 66 | 64 | 66 | 64 | 66 | 68 |
| Feels °F (?) | 59 | 64 | 61 | 55 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 59 | 61 | 57 | 59 | 54 | 57 | 63 | 64 | 61 | 57 | 61 | 59 | 64 | 64 | 59 | 63 | 66 | 63 | 68 | 66 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 66 | 66 | 63 | 64 | 66 | 68 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 0.1in), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 70°F on Tue morning, min 59°F on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 0.2in), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 68°F on Sat afternoon, min 59°F on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 70°F on Tue afternoon, min 59°F on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 68°F on Sat afternoon, min 61°F on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The above surf forecast table for Waipu Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Waipu Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Waipu Cove 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 Cove) 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).
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Waipu Cove is 37 km (23 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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