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. The best wind direction is 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 direction is from the northeast. The river breaks peel to the left. Even when the surf is up, crowds are unknown. Surfing here means negotiating 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, 14:27 Local time| lunes 26 | ||||
| 10AM | 1PM | 4PM | 7PM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Período (s) | 9 | 11 | 18 | 17 |
| Viento (km/h) | ||||
| Estado del Viento | off | off | off | off |













