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Waihau Bay surf Forecast / East Cape / New Zealand
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waihau Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Waihau Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waihau Bay in the next 12 days are 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 01) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 10s period and expected on Thursday (May 02) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sat 27th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Tue 30th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Wed 1st May) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihau Bay over the next 12 days.
Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for East Cape
Excellent coditions most of the day with a touch of a breeze early afternoon. Busy for a weekday because of school holidays. Sunny. Offshore early and late. Waves about head-high.
Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 91 | 69 | 62 | 455 | 480 | 465 | 314 | 241 | 132 | 190 | 125 | 477 | 1256 | 2039 | 4000 | 1882 | 1314 | 771 | 505 | 345 | 242 | 156 | 153 | 109 | 58 | 66 | 41 | 47 | 71 | 325 | 529 | 439 | 177 | 83 | 83 | 50 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | on | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | glass | on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:37PM 1.67 | 8:48AM 1.60 | 9:17PM 1.67 | 9:28AM 1.59 | 9:58PM 1.66 | 10:10AM 1.57 | 10:42PM 1.65 | 10:57AM 1.54 | 11:31PM 1.65 | 11:48AM 1.52 | 12:24AM 1.65 | 12:47PM 1.51 | 1:22AM 1.66 | 1:50PM 1.53 | 2:22AM 1.68 | 2:55PM 1.57 | 3:22AM 1.72 | 3:58PM 1.64 | 4:21AM 1.77 | 4:57PM 1.72 | 5:17AM 1.81 | 5:54PM 1.81 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:25PM 0.22 | 2:51AM 0.32 | 3:05PM 0.23 | 3:32AM 0.33 | 3:45PM 0.24 | 4:15AM 0.35 | 4:28PM 0.25 | 5:01AM 0.36 | 5:15PM 0.27 | 5:51AM 0.36 | 6:06PM 0.28 | 6:46AM 0.35 | 7:02PM 0.28 | 7:45AM 0.31 | 8:02PM 0.28 | 8:45AM 0.25 | 9:04PM 0.26 | 9:45AM 0.18 | 10:06PM 0.22 | 10:43AM 0.10 | 11:07PM 0.18 | 11:38AM 0.03 | 12:05AM 0.14 | |||||||||||||
Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:43 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 7 | 19 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 13 | 12 | 6 | - | - | - | 22 | 10 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Waihau Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Waihau Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Waihau Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Waihau Bay surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Waihau Bay) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Waihau Bay may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Waihau Bay is 92 km (57 miles) from Whakatane. If you plan a holiday in East Cape, look for hotels and other accommodation in Whakatane. Whakatane has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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