Waiapu River Surf Guide
Waiapu River in East Cape is an exposed river break that has consistent 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. Waves can be ok even in light onshore winds Clean groundswells prevail and the optimum swell angle is from the northeast. The river breaks consists of lefts. Even when the surf is up, crowds are unknown. Watch out for dangerous rips.
Waiapu River Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
 River |  4 | consistent | 16.3°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.
Energía de Olas (poder): 12 horas
Waiapu River Surf:
Thursday, 4 June 2026, 05:34 Local time| jueves 04 | ||||
| 3AM | 6AM | 9AM | 12PM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Período (s) | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Viento (km/h) | ||||
| Estado del Viento | glass | glass | glass | off |
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Waiapu River Surf Guide
Waiapu River in East Cape is an exposed river break that has consistent 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. Waves can be ok even in light onshore winds Clean groundswells prevail and the optimum swell angle is from the northeast. The river breaks consists of lefts. Even when the surf is up, crowds are unknown. Watch out for dangerous rips.
Waiapu River Spot Info
Type: Rating: Reliability: Todays Sea Temp*: River4consistent 16.3°C*ocean temperature recorded from satelliteSurfing 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.
Energía de Olas (poder): 12 horas
Usa la barra de navegación de arriba para ver la temperatura del mar en Waiapu River, fotografías Waiapu River, previsiones detalladas de olas para Waiapu River, vientos y previsión del tiempo, webcams para Waiapu River, viento actual desde estaciones meteorológicas en East Cape y predicciones de marea para Waiapu River. Las mapas de olas para New Zealand enseñarán un mapa grande de New Zealand y los mares que rodean. Los mapas de olas pueden ser animadas para mostrar diferentes componentes de olas, la altura de ola, la energía de ola, el período, junto con previsiones de viento y del tiempo. Previsiones actuales del tiempo y del estado del mar provienen de boyas marinas de New Zealand, del barcos que transitan en la zona y de estaciones meteorológicas costeras. Cada página de previsiones tiene un Busca-Olas Regional y Global para localizar las mejores condiciones para surfear en el área de Waiapu River.
Waiapu River Surf:
Thursday, 4 June 2026, 05:34 Local timejueves 04 3AM 6AM 9AM 12PM Wave (m) Período (s) 10 9 9 9 Viento (km/h) Estado del Viento glass glass glass off - /breaks/Waiapu-River/forecasts/latest
- /breaks/Waiapu-River/forecasts/latest/six_day
Waiapu River Surf Guide
Waiapu River in East Cape is an exposed river break that has consistent 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. Waves can be ok even in light onshore winds Clean groundswells prevail and the optimum swell angle is from the northeast. The river breaks consists of lefts. Even when the surf is up, crowds are unknown. Watch out for dangerous rips.
Waiapu River Spot Info
Type: Rating: Reliability: Todays Sea Temp*: River4consistent 16.3°C*ocean temperature recorded from satelliteSurfing 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.
Energía de Olas (poder): 12 horas
Usa la barra de navegación de arriba para ver la temperatura del mar en Waiapu River, fotografías Waiapu River, previsiones detalladas de olas para Waiapu River, vientos y previsión del tiempo, webcams para Waiapu River, viento actual desde estaciones meteorológicas en East Cape y predicciones de marea para Waiapu River. Las mapas de olas para New Zealand enseñarán un mapa grande de New Zealand y los mares que rodean. Los mapas de olas pueden ser animadas para mostrar diferentes componentes de olas, la altura de ola, la energía de ola, el período, junto con previsiones de viento y del tiempo. Previsiones actuales del tiempo y del estado del mar provienen de boyas marinas de New Zealand, del barcos que transitan en la zona y de estaciones meteorológicas costeras. Cada página de previsiones tiene un Busca-Olas Regional y Global para localizar las mejores condiciones para surfear en el área de Waiapu River.
Waiapu River Surf:
Thursday, 4 June 2026, 05:34 Local timejueves 04 3AM 6AM 9AM 12PM Wave (m) Período (s) 10 9 9 9 Viento (km/h) Estado del Viento glass glass glass off - /breaks/Waiapu-River/forecasts/latest
Waiapu River Surf Guide
Waiapu River in East Cape is an exposed river break that has consistent 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. Waves can be ok even in light onshore winds Clean groundswells prevail and the optimum swell angle is from the northeast. The river breaks consists of lefts. Even when the surf is up, crowds are unknown. Watch out for dangerous rips.
Waiapu River Spot Info
Type: Rating: Reliability: Todays Sea Temp*: River4consistent 16.3°C*ocean temperature recorded from satelliteSurfing 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.
Energía de Olas (poder): 12 horas
Usa la barra de navegación de arriba para ver la temperatura del mar en Waiapu River, fotografías Waiapu River, previsiones detalladas de olas para Waiapu River, vientos y previsión del tiempo, webcams para Waiapu River, viento actual desde estaciones meteorológicas en East Cape y predicciones de marea para Waiapu River. Las mapas de olas para New Zealand enseñarán un mapa grande de New Zealand y los mares que rodean. Los mapas de olas pueden ser animadas para mostrar diferentes componentes de olas, la altura de ola, la energía de ola, el período, junto con previsiones de viento y del tiempo. Previsiones actuales del tiempo y del estado del mar provienen de boyas marinas de New Zealand, del barcos que transitan en la zona y de estaciones meteorológicas costeras. Cada página de previsiones tiene un Busca-Olas Regional y Global para localizar las mejores condiciones para surfear en el área de Waiapu River.
Waiapu River Surf:
Thursday, 4 June 2026, 05:34 Local timejueves 04 3AM 6AM 9AM 12PM Wave (m) Período (s) 10 9 9 9 Viento (km/h) Estado del Viento glass glass glass off Tide Times:
En Waiapu River (0 km).
PROXIMA ES A LAS (hora local) quedan marea alta marea baja Waiapu River Tide Times and Tide Chart
Live Weather:
At Hicks Bay, 30 km from Waiapu River.
moderate winds from the W
(km/h)Air temperature
12.2°CFotos de Surf
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Usa este mapa para navegar hacia las playas de surf de East Cape y estaciones de marea cercanas de Waiapu River
Spots de Surf más cercanos a Waiapu River:
(Clica la ubicación para más detalles)- Closest spot11 mi
- Second closest spot15 mi
- Third closest spot16 mi
- Fourth closest spot17 mi
- Fifth closest spot26 mi
Boyas marinas más cercanas a Waiapu River:
- Closest Boya Marinas103 mi
- Second closest Boya Marinas254 mi
- Third closest Boya Marinas325 mi
- Fourth closest Boya Marinas359 mi
- Fifth closest Boya Marinas369 mi
Estaciones de marea más cercanas a Waiapu River:
- Closest estación de mareaEast Cape7 mi
- Second closest estación de mareaHicks Bay16 mi
- Third closest estación de mareaWaipiro Bay20 mi
- Fourth closest estación de mareaTolaga Bay (Cooks Cove)43 mi
- Fifth closest estación de mareaOmaio Bay (Motunui Island)45 mi
Airports
- The closest passenger airport to Waiapu River is Gisborne Airport (GIS) in New Zealand, which is 108 km (67 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Waiapu River is Whakatane Airport (WHK), also in New Zealand, 139 km (86 miles) away.
- The third closest airport is Rotorua Airport (ROT), also in New Zealand, 193 km (120 miles) away.
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