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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waihau Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Waihau Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waihau Bay in the next 12 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 01) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Monday (Apr 29) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Fri 26th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Wed 1st May) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Wed 1st May) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihau Bay over the next 12 days.
Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for East Cape
Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 34 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 69 | 62 | 69 | 60 | 537 | 592 | 520 | 384 | 334 | 135 | 69 | 192 | 404 | 600 | 844 | 1456 | 1577 | 1265 | 730 | 346 | 245 | 813 | 1193 | 669 | 173 | 71 | 64 | 49 | 47 | 36 | 37 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:19PM 1.62 | 7:30AM 1.60 | 7:58PM 1.65 | 8:09AM 1.61 | 8:37PM 1.67 | 8:48AM 1.60 | 9:17PM 1.67 | 9:28AM 1.59 | 9:58PM 1.66 | 10:10AM 1.57 | 10:42PM 1.65 | 10:57AM 1.54 | 11:31PM 1.65 | 11:48AM 1.52 | 12:24AM 1.65 | 12:47PM 1.51 | 1:22AM 1.66 | 1:50PM 1.53 | 2:22AM 1.68 | 2:55PM 1.57 | 3:22AM 1.72 | 3:58PM 1.64 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:06PM 0.25 | 1:28AM 0.33 | 1:46PM 0.23 | 2:10AM 0.32 | 2:25PM 0.22 | 2:51AM 0.32 | 3:05PM 0.23 | 3:32AM 0.33 | 3:45PM 0.24 | 4:15AM 0.35 | 4:28PM 0.25 | 5:01AM 0.36 | 5:15PM 0.27 | 5:51AM 0.36 | 6:06PM 0.28 | 6:46AM 0.35 | 7:02PM 0.28 | 7:45AM 0.31 | 8:02PM 0.28 | 8:45AM 0.25 | 9:04PM 0.26 | 9:45AM 0.18 | 10:06PM 0.22 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 7 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri afternoon, calm by Mon morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Waihau Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Waihau Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Waihau Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Waihau Bay 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 (Waihau Bay) 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 Waihau Bay 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.
Waihau Bay is 92 km (57 miles) from Whakatane. If you plan a holiday in East Cape, look for hotels and other accommodation in Whakatane. Whakatane has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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