What are the current surf conditions at Waipapakauri Beach?

Waipapakauri Beach currently has varying wave conditions. Check the live forecast above for real-time wave heights, wind conditions, and tide information updated every 6 hours.

What's the best time to surf Waipapakauri Beach?

The best time to surf Waipapakauri Beach is typically when swell comes from the W direction. Check the tide charts and wind forecasts above for optimal surfing conditions.

Waipapakauri Beach Surf Report & Forecast

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🌬️ WIND

11
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🌊 SWELL

8.6
ft

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SWELL
HEIGHT

8.6ft

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SWELL
PERIOD

15s

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WIND GUSTS

11kt

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AIR TEMP

12°C

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SECONDARY
SWELL

1.7ft @
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0mm

SURF QUALITY

Fair conditions - still worth a paddle. Pumping 8.6ft swell with long-period 15s ground swell but getting breezy at 11kt Note: winds from E would be better.

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Thursday

Sep 24

GOOD1 excellent hours

🌊 6.6-10.5ft 💨 5-16kt 🌡️ 11-13°C

Time	Quality	Swell Height	Period	Swell Dir	Wind Speed	Wind Dir	Gusts	Air Temp	Water Temp	Rain
12:00 AM	POOR	10.5ft	15s	SW	14kt	SSW	13kt	13°C	15°C	0mm
1:00 AM	POOR	10.3ft	15s	SW	15kt	SSW	14kt	13°C	15°C	0mm
2:00 AM	POOR	10.1ft	15s	SW	16kt	SSW	15kt	13°C	15°C	0mm
3:00 AM	POOR	10ft	15s	SW	16kt	S	16kt	13°C	15°C	0mm
4:00 AM	POOR	9.8ft	15s	SW	15kt	S	15kt	13°C	15°C	0mm
5:00 AM	POOR	9.6ft	15s	SW	14kt	S	14kt	13°C	15°C	0mm
6:00 AM	POOR	9.4ft	15s	SW	13kt	SSE	13kt	13°C	15°C	0mm
7:00 AM	POOR	9.2ft	15s	SW	13kt	SSE	13kt	12°C	15°C	0mm
8:00 AM	POOR	9ft	15s	SW	12kt	SSE	13kt	12°C	15°C	0mm
9:00 AM	FAIR	8.8ft	15s	SW	12kt	SSE	12kt	12°C	15°C	0mm
10:00 AM	FAIR	8.6ft	15s	SW	11kt	SSE	11kt	12°C	15°C	0mm
11:00 AM	GOOD	8.5ft	15s	SW	10kt	SSE	11kt	12°C	15°C	0mm
12:00 PM	GOOD	8.3ft	14s	SW	9kt	SSE	10kt	11°C	15°C	0mm
1:00 PM	GOOD	8.1ft	14s	SW	8kt	SSE	10kt	11°C	15°C	0mm
2:00 PM	GOOD	8ft	14s	SW	8kt	SSE	9kt	11°C	15°C	0mm
3:00 PM	GOOD	7.8ft	14s	SW	7kt	SSE	9kt	11°C	15°C	0mm
4:00 PM	GOOD	7.6ft	14s	SW	6kt	S	8kt	11°C	15°C	0mm
5:00 PM	GOOD	7.5ft	14s	SW	6kt	S	7kt	11°C	15°C	0mm
6:00 PM	EXCELLENT	7.3ft	14s	SW	5kt	S	7kt	11°C	15°C	0mm
7:00 PM	GOOD	7.2ft	14s	SW	5kt	SSW	7kt	12°C	15°C	0mm
8:00 PM	GOOD	7ft	14s	SW	6kt	SSW	7kt	12°C	15°C	0mm
9:00 PM	GOOD	6.9ft	14s	SW	6kt	SW	8kt	13°C	15°C	0mm
10:00 PM	GOOD	6.8ft	14s	SW	7kt	SW	8kt	13°C	15°C	0mm
11:00 PM	GOOD	6.6ft	14s	SW	7kt	SW	9kt	13°C	15°C	0mm

Friday

Sep 25

POOR2 good hours

🌊 5.0-6.5ft 💨 8-15kt 🌡️ 13-14°C

Time	Quality	Swell Height	Period	Swell Dir	Wind Speed	Wind Dir	Gusts	Air Temp	Water Temp	Rain
12:00 AM	GOOD	6.5ft	14s	SW	8kt	SW	10kt	13°C	15°C	0mm
1:00 AM	GOOD	6.4ft	14s	SW	9kt	SW	11kt	13°C	15°C	0mm
2:00 AM	FAIR	6.3ft	14s	SW	10kt	SW	11kt	13°C	15°C	0mm
3:00 AM	FAIR	6.2ft	14s	SW	11kt	SW	12kt	13°C	15°C	0mm
4:00 AM	FAIR	6.1ft	14s	SW	12kt	SW	13kt	13°C	15°C	0mm
5:00 AM	POOR	6.1ft	14s	SW	12kt	SW	14kt	13°C	15°C	0mm
6:00 AM	POOR	6ft	14s	SW	13kt	SW	14kt	14°C	15°C	0mm
7:00 AM	POOR	6ft	14s	SW	13kt	SW	14kt	13°C	15°C	0mm
8:00 AM	POOR	6ft	14s	SW	13kt	SW	14kt	13°C	15°C	0mm
9:00 AM	POOR	6ft	14s	SW	13kt	SW	14kt	13°C	15°C	0mm
10:00 AM	POOR	6ft	14s	SW	13kt	SW	14kt	13°C	15°C	0mm
11:00 AM	POOR	6ft	14s	SW	12kt	SW	14kt	14°C	15°C	0.1mm
12:00 PM	FAIR	6ft	14s	SW	12kt	SW	13kt	14°C	15°C	0.1mm
1:00 PM	POOR	6ft	14s	SW	13kt	SW	14kt	14°C	15°C	0.1mm
2:00 PM	POOR	6ft	14s	SW	14kt	SW	16kt	14°C	15°C	0.1mm
3:00 PM	POOR	6ft	14s	SW	15kt	WSW	17kt	14°C	15°C	0.1mm
4:00 PM	POOR	6.1ft	14s	SW	15kt	WSW	16kt	14°C	15°C	0.1mm
5:00 PM	POOR	6.1ft	14s	SW	15kt	WSW	16kt	14°C	15°C	0.1mm
6:00 PM	POOR	6.1ft	14s	SW	14kt	WSW	15kt	14°C	15°C	0.1mm
7:00 PM	POOR	6.1ft	13s	SW	14kt	WSW	15kt	14°C	15°C	0.1mm
8:00 PM	POOR	6.1ft	13s	SW	14kt	WSW	16kt	14°C	15°C	0.1mm
9:00 PM	POOR	6.1ft	13s	SW	14kt	WSW	16kt	14°C	15°C	0mm
10:00 PM	POOR	5.5ft	13s	SW	15kt	WSW	16kt	14°C	15°C	0mm
11:00 PM	POOR	5ft	13s	SW	15kt	WSW	16kt	14°C	15°C	0mm

Saturday

Sep 26

POORCheck individual hours

🌊 2.7-6.8ft 💨 15-19kt 🌡️ 14-15°C

Time	Quality	Swell Height	Period	Swell Dir	Wind Speed	Wind Dir	Gusts	Air Temp	Water Temp	Rain
12:00 AM	POOR	4.5ft	13s	SW	16kt	WSW	17kt	14°C	15°C	0mm
1:00 AM	POOR	4.4ft	13s	SW	16kt	WSW	17kt	14°C	15°C	0mm
2:00 AM	POOR	4.4ft	13s	SW	16kt	WSW	18kt	14°C	15°C	0mm
3:00 AM	POOR	4.3ft	13s	SW	17kt	WSW	18kt	14°C	15°C	0mm
4:00 AM	POOR	4.3ft	13s	SW	16kt	WSW	18kt	14°C	15°C	0mm
5:00 AM	POOR	4.3ft	13s	SW	16kt	WSW	18kt	14°C	15°C	0mm
6:00 AM	POOR	4.2ft	13s	SW	16kt	WSW	18kt	14°C	15°C	0mm
7:00 AM	POOR	5.1ft	13s	SW	15kt	WSW	18kt	14°C	15°C	0mm
8:00 AM	POOR	5.9ft	13s	SW	15kt	WSW	18kt	14°C	15°C	0mm
9:00 AM	POOR	6.8ft	13s	SW	15kt	WSW	18kt	14°C	15°C	0mm
10:00 AM	POOR	5.7ft	12s	SW	15kt	W	19kt	14°C	15°C	0mm
11:00 AM	POOR	4.7ft	12s	SW	16kt	W	20kt	14°C	15°C	0mm
12:00 PM	POOR	3.6ft	12s	SW	16kt	W	20kt	14°C	15°C	0mm
1:00 PM	POOR	3.5ft	12s	SW	17kt	W	21kt	15°C	15°C	0mm
2:00 PM	POOR	3.4ft	12s	SW	18kt	W	22kt	15°C	15°C	0mm
3:00 PM	POOR	3.4ft	12s	SW	18kt	W	23kt	15°C	15°C	0mm
4:00 PM	POOR	3.3ft	12s	SW	18kt	W	23kt	15°C	15°C	0mm
5:00 PM	POOR	3.2ft	12s	SW	18kt	W	23kt	15°C	15°C	0mm
6:00 PM	POOR	3.1ft	12s	SW	18kt	W	24kt	15°C	15°C	0mm
7:00 PM	POOR	3ft	12s	SW	18kt	W	24kt	15°C	15°C	0mm
8:00 PM	POOR	2.8ft	12s	SW	19kt	W	25kt	15°C	15°C	0mm
9:00 PM	POOR	2.7ft	12s	SW	19kt	W	25kt	15°C	15°C	0mm
10:00 PM	POOR	2.7ft	12s	SW	19kt	W	26kt	15°C	15°C	0mm
11:00 PM	POOR	2.7ft	12s	SW	19kt	W	26kt	15°C	15°C	0mm

Sunday

Sep 27

POOR9 excellent hours

🌊 0.6-8.3ft 💨 4-21kt 🌡️ 14-15°C

Time	Quality	Swell Height	Period	Swell Dir	Wind Speed	Wind Dir	Gusts	Air Temp	Water Temp	Rain
12:00 AM	POOR	2.7ft	12s	SW	19kt	W	26kt	15°C	15°C	0mm
1:00 AM	POOR	2ft	14s	SW	20kt	W	27kt	15°C	15°C	0mm
2:00 AM	POOR	1.3ft	16s	SW	20kt	W	28kt	15°C	15°C	0mm
3:00 AM	POOR	0.6ft	18s	SW	21kt	W	29kt	15°C	15°C	0mm
4:00 AM	POOR	0.7ft	18s	SW	20kt	W	29kt	15°C	15°C	0mm
5:00 AM	POOR	0.8ft	18s	SW	20kt	W	30kt	15°C	15°C	0mm
6:00 AM	POOR	1ft	18s	SW	20kt	W	30kt	15°C	15°C	0mm
7:00 AM	POOR	1ft	17s	SW	20kt	W	30kt	15°C	15°C	0mm
8:00 AM	POOR	1.1ft	17s	SW	21kt	W	29kt	15°C	15°C	0mm
9:00 AM	POOR	1.1ft	17s	SW	21kt	W	29kt	15°C	15°C	0mm
10:00 AM	POOR	1.2ft	17s	SW	20kt	W	29kt	15°C	15°C	0mm
11:00 AM	POOR	1.3ft	17s	SW	20kt	W	29kt	15°C	15°C	0mm
12:00 PM	POOR	1.4ft	16s	SW	20kt	W	29kt	15°C	15°C	0mm
1:00 PM	POOR	3.7ft	14s	SW	16kt	WSW	22kt	15°C	15°C	0mm
2:00 PM	FAIR	6ft	12s	WSW	12kt	SW	16kt	15°C	15°C	0mm
3:00 PM	EXCELLENT	8.3ft	10s	WSW	7kt	SSW	9kt	15°C	15°C	0.1mm
4:00 PM	EXCELLENT	8ft	10s	WSW	7kt	SSW	9kt	14°C	15°C	0mm
5:00 PM	EXCELLENT	7.6ft	10s	WSW	7kt	SSW	8kt	14°C	15°C	0mm
6:00 PM	EXCELLENT	7.3ft	10s	WSW	7kt	SSW	8kt	14°C	15°C	0mm
7:00 PM	EXCELLENT	7.1ft	10s	WSW	6kt	S	6kt	14°C	15°C	0mm
8:00 PM	EXCELLENT	6.9ft	10s	WSW	5kt	S	5kt	14°C	15°C	0.1mm
9:00 PM	EXCELLENT	6.7ft	10s	WSW	4kt	S	4kt	14°C	15°C	0.1mm
10:00 PM	EXCELLENT	6.6ft	10s	WSW	4kt	SSW	6kt	14°C	15°C	0.1mm
11:00 PM	EXCELLENT	6.4ft	10s	WSW	5kt	SW	8kt	14°C	15°C	0mm

Monday

Sep 28

POOR8 excellent hours

🌊 4.0-6.3ft 💨 3-16kt 🌡️ 14-16°C

Time	Quality	Swell Height	Period	Swell Dir	Wind Speed	Wind Dir	Gusts	Air Temp	Water Temp	Rain
12:00 AM	EXCELLENT	6.3ft	10s	WSW	5kt	WSW	11kt	14°C	15°C	0mm
1:00 AM	EXCELLENT	6.3ft	10s	SW	6kt	WSW	12kt	14°C	15°C	0mm
2:00 AM	EXCELLENT	6.2ft	10s	SW	8kt	WSW	13kt	14°C	15°C	0mm
3:00 AM	GOOD	6.2ft	10s	SW	9kt	WSW	14kt	15°C	15°C	0mm
4:00 AM	GOOD	5.7ft	10s	SW	8kt	SW	12kt	14°C	15°C	0mm
5:00 AM	GOOD	5.1ft	10s	SW	7kt	SSW	10kt	14°C	15°C	0mm
6:00 AM	GOOD	4.6ft	10s	SW	6kt	SSW	7kt	14°C	15°C	0mm
7:00 AM	EXCELLENT	4.5ft	10s	SW	5kt	SSW	6kt	14°C	15°C	0mm
8:00 AM	EXCELLENT	4.4ft	10s	SSW	4kt	SSW	5kt	14°C	15°C	0mm
9:00 AM	EXCELLENT	4.4ft	10s	SSW	3kt	SSW	4kt	14°C	15°C	0mm
10:00 AM	EXCELLENT	4.2ft	11s	SW	4kt	WSW	6kt	14°C	15°C	0mm
11:00 AM	EXCELLENT	4.1ft	12s	SW	5kt	W	8kt	14°C	15°C	0mm
12:00 PM	GOOD	4ft	13s	SW	5kt	NW	9kt	14°C	15°C	0mm
1:00 PM	FAIR	4.6ft	13s	SW	9kt	NW	14kt	15°C	15°C	0.1mm
2:00 PM	POOR	5.2ft	13s	SW	12kt	WNW	20kt	15°C	15°C	0.1mm
3:00 PM	POOR	5.8ft	13s	SW	16kt	WNW	25kt	16°C	15°C	0.1mm
4:00 PM	POOR	5.6ft	13s	SW	15kt	WNW	25kt	15°C	15°C	0.1mm
5:00 PM	POOR	5.5ft	13s	SW	15kt	WNW	24kt	15°C	15°C	0.1mm
6:00 PM	POOR	5.4ft	13s	SW	14kt	WNW	24kt	15°C	15°C	0.1mm
7:00 PM	POOR	5.3ft	13s	SW	14kt	WNW	24kt	15°C	15°C	0.1mm
8:00 PM	POOR	5.3ft	13s	SW	15kt	WNW	24kt	16°C	15°C	0.1mm
9:00 PM	POOR	5.3ft	13s	SW	15kt	WNW	24kt	16°C	15°C	0.1mm
10:00 PM	POOR	5.3ft	13s	SW	15kt	WNW	23kt	16°C	15°C	0.1mm
11:00 PM	POOR	5.3ft	13s	SW	14kt	WNW	23kt	16°C	15°C	0.1mm

Tuesday

Sep 29

EXCELLENT11 excellent hours

🌊 5.0-6.5ft 💨 1-14kt 🌡️ 14-16°C

Time	Quality	Swell Height	Period	Swell Dir	Wind Speed	Wind Dir	Gusts	Air Temp	Water Temp	Rain
12:00 AM	POOR	5.3ft	13s	SW	14kt	WNW	23kt	16°C	15°C	0.1mm
1:00 AM	POOR	5.2ft	13s	SW	14kt	WNW	23kt	16°C	15°C	0mm
2:00 AM	POOR	5.1ft	13s	SW	14kt	WNW	23kt	16°C	15°C	0mm
3:00 AM	POOR	5ft	13s	SW	14kt	WNW	22kt	16°C	15°C	0mm
4:00 AM	POOR	5.4ft	13s	SW	13kt	WNW	22kt	16°C	15°C	0mm
5:00 AM	POOR	5.9ft	14s	SW	13kt	WNW	21kt	16°C	15°C	0mm
6:00 AM	POOR	6.3ft	15s	SW	12kt	WNW	21kt	16°C	15°C	0mm
7:00 AM	FAIR	6.3ft	15s	SW	11kt	W	18kt	16°C	15°C	0mm
8:00 AM	FAIR	6.3ft	15s	SW	10kt	W	15kt	15°C	15°C	0mm
9:00 AM	FAIR	6.4ft	15s	SW	9kt	WSW	13kt	15°C	15°C	0mm
10:00 AM	GOOD	6.4ft	15s	SW	8kt	SW	11kt	15°C	15°C	0mm
11:00 AM	GOOD	6.4ft	15s	SW	7kt	SSW	8kt	14°C	15°C	0mm
12:00 PM	GOOD	6.4ft	14s	SW	6kt	SSE	6kt	14°C	15°C	0mm
1:00 PM	EXCELLENT	6.4ft	14s	SW	5kt	SSE	5kt	14°C	15°C	0mm
2:00 PM	EXCELLENT	6.4ft	14s	SW	3kt	SSE	3kt	14°C	15°C	0mm
3:00 PM	EXCELLENT	6.4ft	14s	SW	2kt	SSE	2kt	14°C	15°C	0mm
4:00 PM	EXCELLENT	6.4ft	14s	SW	2kt	SSE	2kt	14°C	15°C	0mm
5:00 PM	EXCELLENT	6.4ft	14s	SW	3kt	SSE	3kt	14°C	15°C	0mm
6:00 PM	EXCELLENT	6.4ft	14s	SW	3kt	SSE	3kt	14°C	15°C	0mm
7:00 PM	EXCELLENT	6.4ft	14s	SW	3kt	SE	3kt	14°C	15°C	0mm
8:00 PM	EXCELLENT	6.4ft	14s	SW	2kt	SE	2kt	15°C	15°C	0mm
9:00 PM	EXCELLENT	6.4ft	14s	SW	2kt	SE	2kt	15°C	15°C	0mm
10:00 PM	EXCELLENT	6.4ft	14s	SW	1kt	S	2kt	15°C	15°C	0mm
11:00 PM	EXCELLENT	6.5ft	14s	SW	1kt	SW	2kt	15°C	15°C	0mm

Wednesday

Sep 30

FAIR8 excellent hours

🌊 5.8-6.6ft 💨 1-16kt 🌡️ 15-17°C

Time	Quality	Swell Height	Period	Swell Dir	Wind Speed	Wind Dir	Gusts	Air Temp	Water Temp	Rain
12:00 AM	EXCELLENT	6.5ft	14s	SW	1kt	W	2kt	16°C	15°C	0mm
1:00 AM	EXCELLENT	6.5ft	14s	SW	1kt	NW	2kt	16°C	15°C	0mm
2:00 AM	EXCELLENT	6.5ft	14s	SW	1kt	N	3kt	17°C	15°C	0mm
3:00 AM	EXCELLENT	6.5ft	14s	SW	1kt	NE	4kt	17°C	15°C	0mm
4:00 AM	EXCELLENT	6.5ft	14s	SW	3kt	NE	5kt	17°C	15°C	0mm
5:00 AM	EXCELLENT	6.5ft	14s	SW	5kt	NE	7kt	17°C	15°C	0mm
6:00 AM	EXCELLENT	6.5ft	14s	SW	7kt	ENE	9kt	17°C	15°C	0mm
7:00 AM	EXCELLENT	6.5ft	14s	SW	8kt	ENE	11kt	16°C	15°C	0mm
8:00 AM	GOOD	6.5ft	14s	SW	8kt	ENE	12kt	16°C	15°C	0mm
9:00 AM	GOOD	6.5ft	14s	SW	8kt	ENE	14kt	15°C	15°C	0mm
10:00 AM	GOOD	6.5ft	14s	SW	9kt	ENE	15kt	15°C	15°C	0mm
11:00 AM	GOOD	6.6ft	14s	SW	10kt	ENE	17kt	15°C	15°C	0mm
12:00 PM	FAIR	6.6ft	14s	SW	10kt	ENE	18kt	15°C	15°C	0mm
1:00 PM	FAIR	6.6ft	14s	SW	10kt	ENE	18kt	15°C	15°C	0mm
2:00 PM	FAIR	6.6ft	14s	SW	10kt	ENE	18kt	15°C	15°C	0mm
3:00 PM	FAIR	6.5ft	14s	SW	10kt	ENE	18kt	15°C	15°C	0mm
4:00 PM	FAIR	6.3ft	14s	SW	11kt	ENE	18kt	15°C	15°C	0mm
5:00 PM	FAIR	6ft	14s	SW	11kt	ENE	19kt	15°C	15°C	0mm
6:00 PM	FAIR	5.8ft	14s	SW	12kt	ENE	20kt	15°C	15°C	0mm
7:00 PM	FAIR	6.1ft	14s	SW	13kt	ENE	21kt	15°C	15°C	0mm
8:00 PM	FAIR	6.3ft	14s	SW	14kt	ENE	22kt	16°C	15°C	0mm
9:00 PM	POOR	6.6ft	14s	SW	15kt	ENE	23kt	16°C	15°C	0mm
10:00 PM	POOR	6.5ft	14s	SW	16kt	WNW	23kt	16°C	15°C	0mm
11:00 PM	POOR	6.5ft	14s	SW	16kt	S	23kt	17°C	15°C	0mm

Forecast Summary

Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions

Average Swell:7.2ft @ 14s

Wind Conditions:5-16kt SSW

Water Temperature:15°C

Local Knowledge & Surf Guide

Local Knowledge

Waipapakauri Beach in Northland is an exposed beach break that offers consistent surf with both left and right-hand waves. It works best with distant groundswells from the west-northwest, combined with offshore winds from the east. Ideal conditions occur around mid-tide, particularly during the autumn months, with March being the most reliable for clean, rideable waves. The spot is rarely crowded, making it a quiet option for surfers seeking uncrowded sessions.

Best Swell Direction: W

Bottom Type: Sand

Location: City: Te Hiku Community | County: Far North District | State: Northland | Country: New Zealand / Aotearoa | Road: Rata Street | Full Address: 10, Rata Street, Waipapakauri Beach, Te Hiku Community, Far North District, Northland, New Zealand / Aotearoa

Ideal Conditions

This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.

Ideal Swell DirectionWNW

Ideal Wind DirectionE

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