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Waipū Cove surf report and forecast
Swell 1: 0.1 m 13 s N · Swell 2: 0.1 m 11 s NE · Wind waves: 1.1 m 6 s NNE
Best window this week: Wednesday 19:00 NZDT — 4.5 1.4 m (4.4 ft) at 8 s, cross-onshore wind. Ratings: 0–10 for an intermediate surfer; B = beginner, A = advanced. Offshore/onshore is judged against the coast's orientation (47° faces the sea).
7-day surf forecast
| Day | Rating | Wave height | Period | Swell from | Wind | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | 1.5 B 2 · A 1 | 1.1–1.1 m (3.5–3.7 ft) | 6 s | NE | 13 kt onshore | 06:17–19:53 |
| Tue 03 Nov | 2.5 B 3 · A 1 | 1.1–1.1 m (3.5–3.7 ft) | 7 s | NE | 12 kt onshore | 06:16–19:54 |
| Wed 04 Nov | 4.5 B 4 · A 3 | 1.1–1.4 m (3.7–4.6 ft) | 8 s | NE | 11 kt cross-onshore | 06:15–19:55 |
| Thu 05 Nov | 4.5 B 5 · A 3 | 1.0–1.3 m (3.3–4.2 ft) | 8 s | NE | 7 kt cross-onshore | 06:14–19:56 |
| Fri 06 Nov | 2.8 B 4 · A 1 | 0.8–1.1 m (2.7–3.8 ft) | 7 s | NE | 12 kt cross-shore | 06:13–19:57 |
| Sat 07 Nov | 3.1 B 4 · A 2 | 1.0–1.3 m (3.1–4.3 ft) | 6 s | NNE | 15 kt offshore | 06:12–19:58 |
| Sun 08 Nov | 2.0 B 4 · A 1 | 0.7–1.0 m (2.3–3.1 ft) | 7 s | NE | 9 kt cross-onshore | 06:11–19:59 |
Today and tomorrow, every 3 hours
| Time | Rating | Wave | Period · from | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 01:00 | 2.0 B 3 · A 1 | 1.1 m (3.6 ft) | 6 s NNE | 13 kt NNE onshore |
| Tue 04:00 | 2.0 B 3 · A 1 | 1.1 m (3.5 ft) | 6 s NNE | 12 kt NNE onshore |
| Tue 07:00 | 2.0 B 3 · A 1 | 1.1 m (3.5 ft) | 6 s NNE | 12 kt NNE onshore |
| Tue 10:00 | 2.2 B 3 · A 1 | 1.1 m (3.5 ft) | 7 s NE | 10 kt NE onshore |
| Tue 13:00 | 2.3 B 3 · A 1 | 1.1 m (3.5 ft) | 7 s NE | 12 kt NE onshore |
| Tue 16:00 | 2.4 B 3 · A 1 | 1.1 m (3.7 ft) | 7 s NE | 12 kt NE onshore |
| Tue 19:00 | 2.5 B 3 · A 1 | 1.1 m (3.7 ft) | 7 s NE | 12 kt NE onshore |
| Tue 22:00 | 2.6 B 3 · A 2 | 1.1 m (3.7 ft) | 7 s NE | 11 kt NE onshore |
| Wed 01:00 | 2.9 B 4 · A 2 | 1.1 m (3.7 ft) | 7 s NE | 10 kt NE onshore |
| Wed 04:00 | 3.1 B 4 · A 2 | 1.1 m (3.8 ft) | 7 s NE | 10 kt NE onshore |
| Wed 07:00 | 3.5 B 4 · A 2 | 1.2 m (4.0 ft) | 8 s NE | 11 kt ENE onshore |
| Wed 10:00 | 3.8 B 3 · A 2 | 1.3 m (4.3 ft) | 8 s NE | 12 kt E cross-onshore |
| Wed 13:00 | 3.9 B 3 · A 2 | 1.4 m (4.5 ft) | 8 s NE | 13 kt E cross-onshore |
| Wed 16:00 | 4.4 B 3 · A 3 | 1.4 m (4.6 ft) | 8 s NE | 12 kt ESE cross-onshore |
| Wed 19:00 | 4.5 B 4 · A 3 | 1.4 m (4.4 ft) | 8 s NE | 10 kt ESE cross-onshore |
| Wed 22:00 | 4.4 B 4 · A 3 | 1.3 m (4.3 ft) | 8 s NE | 10 kt ESE cross-onshore |
Waipū Cove tide chart
| Day | High and low tide (NZDT, height vs. mean sea level) |
|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | Low 20:00 (-0.8 m / -2.8 ft) |
| Tue 03 Nov | High 02:10 (+0.8 m / +2.5 ft) · Low 08:20 (-0.9 m / -2.9 ft) · High 14:50 (+0.9 m / +3.1 ft) · Low 21:10 (-0.8 m / -2.7 ft) |
| Wed 04 Nov | High 03:20 (+0.7 m / +2.4 ft) · Low 09:30 (-0.8 m / -2.7 ft) · High 15:50 (+0.9 m / +3.0 ft) · Low 22:10 (-0.8 m / -2.8 ft) |
| Thu 05 Nov | High 04:30 (+0.7 m / +2.4 ft) · Low 10:30 (-0.8 m / -2.6 ft) · High 16:50 (+0.9 m / +2.9 ft) · Low 23:10 (-0.9 m / -2.9 ft) |
| Fri 06 Nov | High 05:30 (+0.8 m / +2.5 ft) · Low 11:30 (-0.8 m / -2.6 ft) · High 17:50 (+0.9 m / +2.9 ft) |
| Sat 07 Nov | Low 00:10 (-0.9 m / -3.0 ft) · High 06:20 (+0.8 m / +2.7 ft) · Low 12:30 (-0.8 m / -2.6 ft) · High 18:40 (+0.9 m / +2.9 ft) |
| Sun 08 Nov | Low 00:50 (-1.0 m / -3.2 ft) · High 07:10 (+0.9 m / +2.9 ft) · Low 13:20 (-0.8 m / -2.7 ft) · High 19:20 (+0.9 m / +3.0 ft) |
Nearby spots
- 2.1 Waipū 7 km · 1.1 m (3.6 ft) now
- 2.1 Mangawhai Harbour 13 km · 1.1 m (3.6 ft) now
- 0.7 Forestry Beach 22 km · 0.6 m (1.8 ft) now
- 0.6 Ōmaha 42 km · 0.6 m (1.8 ft) now
- 0.6 Tāwharanui Marine Reserve 48 km · 0.6 m (1.8 ft) now
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Waves: NOAA GFS-Wave global 0.25deg, cycle 20261102 06z (NOMADS). Tides: GOT4.10c (NASA GSFC) via pyTMD. Water: sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo Marine API (ECMWF / Météo-France), CC BY 4.0. Times in local time (Pacific/Auckland). Forecast for the nearest open-water model point (-36.00, 174.75); local bathymetry, tide and wind change conditions at the beach.