Waiapu River
Waiapu River is a remote East Cape river-mouth break on the north side of the mouth, with shingle banks and a raw open-coast feel when northeast swell reaches the bay. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Waiapu River in East Cape.
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Lineup Insights
The Wave
Northwest wind is the clean side and northeast swell is the trigger.
Check the live tide windows in the app to time your session perfectly.
Lineup Guide
Low to mid tide is the useful window; watch river current, shifting shingle banks, and the exposed mouth before paddling out.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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