Waiapu River Surf Guide
Waiapu River in East Cape is an exposed river break that has dependable surf and can work at any time of the year. Works best in offshore winds from the northwest and there is no shelter here from cross shore breezes. Able to handle light onshore wind Groundswells are more common than windswells and the ideal swell angle is from the northeast. The river breaks peel to the left. Crowds are never a problem here. Watch out for dangerous rips.
Waiapu River Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| consistent | 15.5°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Waiapu River:
The best conditions reported for surf at Waiapu River occur when a Northeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northwest.
Waiapu River Surf:
Monday, 26 October 2026, 18:53 Local time| Lunedì 26 | Mar | |||
| 4PM | 7PM | 10PM | 1AM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Periodo (s) | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
| Vento (km/h) | ||||
| Stato del vento | off | off | off | off |













