Surf Forecasts:
Rimmers Road surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with 8,183 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rimmers Road this week:
The surf forecast for Rimmers Road over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rimmers Road in the next 16 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rimmers Road over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the surf ahead for Rimmers Road.
We’ve got a solid pulse of swell hitting to kick things off, but it’s a rough start. Monday the 24th through Tuesday the 25th is seeing a big 13ft down to 10ft groundswell from the WSW with a very long 15-second period, and the combined wave energy is massive (over 7000 to 4000). The problem is the wind is cross-on from the SW, making it choppy, and the swell is simply too big for this break. This isn’t a paddle situation – it’s more of a watch-from-the-beach vibe. The energy is extreme.
Then Wednesday the 26th to Thursday the 27th, we still have a lot of swell around 8ft to 6ft, but the conditions are mixed. The wind stays cross-on or onshore, and the combined energy is still moderate to strong (over 2000). The surf is marginal at best, with questionable tide conditions. Not a good call.
Friday the 28th and Saturday the 29th see the swell drop to 4ft to 6ft, with a period around 12-14 seconds. The wind is cross-off or cross-shore, and the water is a bit cleaner, but the wave energy is still moderate (around 800-1100). The ratings are low though – it’s still marginal. Sunday the 30th is a write-off with 15-18 mph cross-on winds and a messy, lumpy 3ft swell.
The first week is pretty bleak. The best of the whole period actually sits way out on the second week, on Monday the 7th of September. We’ve got a 8ft WSW groundswell with a 14-second period, and for the morning the wind is glassy at 3 mph from the ENE. That’s proper clean. The combined energy is strong (2160), and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. The water temp is 57°F, which is about average for this time of year. This is the standout, but it’s a long way off and subject to change.
After that, the swell jumps back up to 12ft on Tuesday the 8th, which is too big again, and the wind turns cross-on. The rest of the second week is a mix of big, messy, or poor-rated surf. No other real highlights.
So, for the whole 16-day window, the only true standout is that Monday the 7th morning. It’s a clean, powerful wave for experienced surfers. Everything else is either too big, too windy, or just marginal. Hang in there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 7155 | 7547 | 5601 | 4230 | 3487 | 2515 | 2250 | 2618 | 2031 | 1329 | 1014 | 1044 | 732 | 538 | 465 | 739 | 831 | 898 | 666 | 759 | 5386 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:17PM2.27m | 7:37AM2.23m | 8:03PM2.43m | 8:20AM2.38m | 8:42PM2.60m | 8:58AM2.53m | 9:17PM2.74m | 9:34AM2.65m | 9:51PM2.85m | 10:08AM2.74m | 10:24PM2.91m | 10:43AM2.80m | 10:58PM2.93m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:54PM0.78m | 1:30AM0.77m | 1:44PM0.63m | 2:14AM0.60m | 2:25PM0.47m | 2:52AM0.43m | 3:03PM0.33m | 3:28AM0.27m | 3:38PM0.21m | 4:03AM0.15m | 4:14PM0.14m | 4:37AM0.08m | 4:49PM0.11m | ||||||||
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 | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — |
 | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 |
| kJ | 7155 | 7547 | 5601 | 4230 | 3487 | 2515 | 2250 | 2618 | 2031 | 1329 | 1014 | 1044 | 732 | 277 | 453 | 739 | 831 | 898 | 484 | 759 | 733 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | NW 7 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WSW 20 | WSW 18 | WSW 13 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 162 | 103 | 160 | 538 | 465 | 54 | 36 | 485 | 666 | 201 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 25 | SW 24 | WSW 23 | WNW 8 | WSW 21 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 22 | 51 | 36 | 294 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 8 | WSW 16 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 643 | 5386 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 218 | 218 | 218 | 218 | 218 | 218 | 218 | 351 | 276 | 108 | 299 | 0 | 351 | 5 | 36 | 36 | 64 | 36 | 73 | 73 | 73 |
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