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Waipu River surf Forecast / Northland / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 28 Mar 2024 NZDT
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Waipu River surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Waipu River sea temperature is 20.4°C (Statistics for 28 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 19.7 °C max: 20.8 °C min: 18.4 °C)
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Waipu River surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Waipu River sea temperature is 20.4°C (Statistics for 28 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 19.7 °C max: 20.8 °C min: 18.4 °C)


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 Wednesday (Apr 03) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waipu River in the next 12 days are 0.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 03) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 30) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Wed 3rd Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 3rd Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 3rd Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waipu River over the next 12 days.

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Thu
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tue
09
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
N
0.2
N
0.2
N
0.2
N
0.2
N
0.2
N
0.7
SSE
0.2
N
0.4
SE
0.2
NNE
0.3
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
ESE
0.4
NE
0.4
E
0.4
E
0.4
NE
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
1.5
E
2
E
2
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
Period(s) (?)18151616141451271111101010991110111211111111111111136671414131312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)251719191416191214121826252426223529306560585858596091119184314377200184173162148
Wind
(km/h)
25
WSW
15
W
25
SW
25
SW
15
SSW
20
SSW
25
SSW
15
SSW
30
SW
25
SW
15
SW
15
SW
15
SW
5
WSW
5
W
10
NNE
5
WSW
5
WSW
10
NNE
10
WSW
10
NW
20
NE
10
NW
20
SW
20
SW
10
SW
5
SSE
10
E
15
NNE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
NE
15
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offglassglasscross-
on
offglasscross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offglassoncross-
on
ononononononcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:35PM
2.04
10:48AM
2.02
11:13PM
2.03
11:25AM
1.98
11:53PM
2.00
12:06PM
1.93
12:37AM
1.96
12:50PM
1.88
1:25AM
1.93
1:42PM
1.84
2:21AM
1.92
2:41PM
1.82
3:22AM
1.94
3:46PM
1.84
4:26AM
2.00
4:52PM
1.90
5:28AM
2.10
5:56PM
2.00
6:26AM
2.21
6:55PM
2.13
7:20AM
2.31
7:50PM
2.25
8:12AM
2.38
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:58AM
0.38
5:14PM
0.30
5:36AM
0.43
5:52PM
0.34
6:16AM
0.48
6:32PM
0.38
7:00AM
0.53
7:17PM
0.42
7:50AM
0.57
8:09PM
0.44
8:49AM
0.58
9:09PM
0.44
9:54AM
0.54
10:13PM
0.41
11:00AM
0.45
11:18PM
0.34
12:02PM
0.32
12:20AM
0.25
1:00PM
0.18
1:18AM
0.16
1:53PM
0.05
2:14AM
0.09
Thu
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tue
09
Sunrise--7:31--7:33--7:33--7:35--7:35--7:35--7:37--7:37--7:39--7:39--7:39--7:41
Sunset7:21--7:20--7:17--7:16--7:15--7:14--7:13--7:10--7:09--7:08--7:07--7:06--
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Rain (mm)
-11--------------------1----3-------
Temp. °C211717171617181518191520191618181820191922211919201416171818181918181919
Feels °C (?)171412111210121212141118161518171819171921191816161215151614141515161918

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun night, min 17°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

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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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