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. Offshore winds are from the northwest and there is no shelter here from cross shore breezes. Still reasonable in light onshore winds Tends to receive distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the northeast. The river breaks consists of lefts. An uncrowded break, even when it is working. Take care of the strong rips here.
Waiapu River Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| consistent | 15.2°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:
Tuesday, 3 November 2026, 10:58 Local time| Mardi 03 | ||||
| 10AM | 1PM | 4PM | 7PM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Période (s) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 |
| Vent (km/h) | ||||
| Etat du vent | cross- off |
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