Whatipu Surf Report & Forecast
Waitākere Ranges, Auckland
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🌬️ WIND
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🌊 SWELL
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SWELL
HEIGHT
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3ft
SWELL
PERIOD
PERIOD
10s
WIND GUSTS
34kt
AIR TEMP
19°C
SECONDARY
SWELL
SWELL
2ft @
13s
13s
PRECIPITATION
0.5mm
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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast
Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details| Time | Quality | Swell Height | Period | Swell Dir | Wind Speed | Wind Dir | Gusts | Air Temp | Water Temp | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | POOR | 4.1ft | 11s | SW | 16kt | ESE | 29kt | 20°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 AM | POOR | 3.9ft | 11s | SW | 16kt | ESE | 29kt | 21°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 AM | POOR | 3.7ft | 11s | SW | 16kt | ESE | 30kt | 21°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 AM | POOR | 3.5ft | 11s | SW | 16kt | E | 30kt | 21°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 AM | POOR | 3.5ft | 11s | SW | 16kt | ESE | 31kt | 20°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 AM | POOR | 3.4ft | 10s | SW | 16kt | ESE | 32kt | 20°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 AM | POOR | 3.3ft | 10s | SW | 16kt | ESE | 33kt | 19°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 AM | POOR | 3.2ft | 10s | SW | 16kt | ESE | 33kt | 19°C | 19°C | 0.1mm |
| 8:00 AM | POOR | 3.1ft | 10s | SW | 16kt | ESE | 33kt | 19°C | 19°C | 0.2mm |
| 9:00 AM | POOR | 3ft | 10s | SW | 16kt | ESE | 33kt | 19°C | 19°C | 0.3mm |
| 10:00 AM | POOR | 3ft | 10s | SW | 17kt | ESE | 34kt | 19°C | 19°C | 0.5mm |
| 11:00 AM | POOR | 2.9ft | 10s | SW | 17kt | SE | 34kt | 18°C | 19°C | 0.7mm |
| 12:00 PM | POOR | 2.8ft | 10s | SW | 18kt | SE | 34kt | 18°C | 19°C | 0.9mm |
| 1:00 PM | POOR | 2.6ft | 10s | SW | 17kt | SE | 33kt | 19°C | 19°C | 2.3mm |
| 2:00 PM | POOR | 2.5ft | 10s | SW | 16kt | SE | 32kt | 19°C | 19°C | 3.8mm |
| 3:00 PM | POOR | 2.3ft | 10s | SW | 15kt | ESE | 30kt | 19°C | 19°C | 5.3mm |
| 4:00 PM | POOR | 2.6ft | 8s | SW | 15kt | ESE | 30kt | 19°C | 19°C | 4.9mm |
| 5:00 PM | POOR | 2.9ft | 7s | SSW | 14kt | ESE | 29kt | 19°C | 19°C | 4.5mm |
| 6:00 PM | POOR | 3.1ft | 6s | SSW | 13kt | ESE | 28kt | 20°C | 19°C | 4.1mm |
| 7:00 PM | POOR | 2.6ft | 8s | SSW | 14kt | SE | 27kt | 20°C | 19°C | 4.9mm |
| 8:00 PM | FAIR | 2.1ft | 10s | SW | 14kt | SSE | 25kt | 19°C | 19°C | 5.8mm |
| 9:00 PM | POOR | 1.6ft | 12s | WSW | 14kt | SSE | 24kt | 19°C | 19°C | 6.6mm |
| 10:00 PM | POOR | 1.1ft | 12s | W | 18kt | S | 27kt | 19°C | 19°C | 6.1mm |
| 11:00 PM | POOR | 0.7ft | 12s | W | 21kt | SSW | 29kt | 19°C | 19°C | 5.6mm |
Sunday
Apr 12POORCheck individual hours
🌊 0.3-5.5ft 💨 11-25kt 🌡️ 17-19°C
Monday
Apr 13FAIR1 excellent hours
🌊 2.8-7.8ft 💨 8-14kt 🌡️ 16-20°C
Tuesday
Apr 14POORCheck individual hours
🌊 0.4-8.7ft 💨 10-22kt 🌡️ 14-17°C
Wednesday
Apr 15POORCheck individual hours
🌊 0.5-1.6ft 💨 13-22kt 🌡️ 16-18°C
Thursday
Apr 16EXCELLENT11 excellent hours
🌊 1.5-7.2ft 💨 6-13kt 🌡️ 15-18°C
Friday
Apr 17GOOD2 excellent hours
🌊 4.6-8.7ft 💨 8-13kt 🌡️ 14-19°C
Forecast Summary
Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:2.7ft @ 10s
Wind Conditions:11-25kt ESE
Water Temperature:19°C
Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
Whatipu, Auckland: A rarely working, exposed beach break with all-right waves, best surf occurs on a West-southwest groundswells with East-northeast offshore winds. Optimal conditions are during high tide when the tide is rising. Summer is often flat, while Autumn—particularly April—offers the most consistent clean waves. Dangerous rips are present, and the beach can be crowded.
Best Swell Direction: NE
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: City: Waitākere Ranges | Village: Whatipu | State: Auckland | Country: New Zealand / Aotearoa | Road: Signal House Track | Full Address: Signal House Track, Whatipu, Waitākere Ranges, Auckland, New Zealand / Aotearoa
Ideal Conditions
This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.
Ideal Swell DirectionWSW
Ideal Wind DirectionENE
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