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Feb
1
Inside Out - Special Exhibition
Inside Out delves into the personal and intimate world of underwear from 20th Century Northland. Mim Ringer Gallery, Whangarei Museum. Included in Kiwi North's general admission. Join us as we look ‘inside’ ... More ►
Feb
28
The Canopy Night Market
Returning for another season, The Canopy Night Market brings you a vibrant street food event with a focus on multicultural cuisine, prepared and cooked fresh on-site. Your one-stop culinary shop that brings together ... More ►
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Waipu Cove

Waipu Cove is popular with swimmers, surfers and fishermen alike. It has a large motor camp and good facilities including a Surf Club and is a busy beach during the summer months.

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Family friendly

This beach is well suited for families, make sure your family is prepared for the beach conditions, the beach is patrolled by Surf Lifeguards during the summer months.

Swimming

Waipu Cove is a fairly open north easterly facing ocean beach with a moderate gradient and usually one sandbar. The beach is a popular swimming spot and is patrolled by members of the Waipu Cove Surf Life Saving Club in the summer months. Although it is partially sheltered from northerly swells by Bream Head and provides generally good swimming conditions care should be taken during large seas or strong winds.

Surfing

Waipu Cove is partially sheltered from northerly swells by Bream Head, but may offers good beach and bar breaks during large north easterly or easterly ocean and wind swells. A good right hand wave can be found occasionally off the rocks at its southern end.

Fishing

Surfcasting and shellfish gathering are both possible at Waipu Cove, as is rock fishing at the southern end of the beach.

Activities and facilities

Activities

  • Dog walking
  • Horse riding
  • Snorkelling
  • Wind-powered vehicles

Facilities

  • Car parking
  • Changing facilities
  • Food and beverage kiosk
  • Playground
  • Public toilets
  • Shower

Safety

The beach is our favourite playground, but it can also be a dangerous place. Learn about the hazards at Waipu Cove and be prepared so you and your family can enjoy the sun, sea and sand safely this summer.

Hazards

Large breaking waves
Strong rips/currents
Submerged objects
Sudden drop off

Patrols

Patrolled Beach
Waipu Cove is a patrolled beach.
Stay safe - swim beween the flags.

Forecast provided by SwellMap.com

Mainly fine with possible showers
23°c
Max Temp.
21°c
Water Temp.

Wind

Still
16 kph
North East

Swell

Medium
0.7m
East

Water Conditions

For boating and surfing
Poor. 3/10
3
Poor. 3/10
3

Tides

2:40Am
Low
8:50Am
High
3:10Pm
Low
9:10Pm
High
7-day Forecast ► Forecast for Sunday 28 Feb 2021, 1Pm
Swellmap.com

Safety at Waipu Cove

We want you to have a great time whilst visiting Waipu Cove. But take a moment to learn more about being safe on New Zealand Beaches. More ►

Patrolled Beach

Patrolling club: Waipu Cove SLSC
Patrolled Beach
Waipu Cove is a patrolled beach.
Stay safe - swim beween the flags.
 

Patrol Hours

Patrol times vary – please check with the local club & always swim at a patrolled beach, between the flags.

Hazards

Large breaking waves
Large breaking waves
Strong rips/currents
Strong rips/currents
Submerged objects
Submerged objects
Sudden drop off
Sudden drop off

Click a safety symbol for more information on the risk

4 simple rules to keep you safe

We want you to have a great time whilst visiting Waipu Cove. But take a moment to learn more about being safe on New Zealand beaches and looking out for each other. More ►

The Water Safety Code:

  • Be prepared
  • Watch out for yourself and others
  • Be aware of the dangers
  • Know your limits
DIAL 111 in the event of an emergency

Location

Waipu Cove is located at the southern end of Bream Bay, approximately 40 kilometres south east of Whangarei. It is a large north easterly facing ocean beach with headlands at its southern end. It has good facilities including a large motor camp, shops, and a small local population. Waipu Cove is a popular swimming, surfing and fishing spot in summer with locals and tourists alike. Waipu Cove Surf Life Saving Club is also based here.

Public Transport

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Beach Water Quality

Many councils provide the results of their weekly monitoring. This lets people know what the most recent bacteria levels were. Remember, even sites with low risk can be unsuitable to swim at from time to time and we recommend that you avoid swimming for 48 hours after heavy rainfall.

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