Surf Forecasts:
Rimmers Road surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 10,751 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 15s 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 4.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 9PM. 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 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rimmers Road over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, breaking down the surf for Rimmers Road.
We got a big, mean SW groundswell rolling in, but the wind’s gonna be the main character for a while. Gotta pick your moments.
Tuesday the 25th starts things off with a solid 10ft swell from the WSW, with a long 15 second period. The combined energy is massive (4230). The wind's honking onshore from the WSW, making it heavy and ugly. This one’s for the hardcore crew only.
Now, Thursday the 27th is the one to light up. The swell drops to a still-chunky 6ft from the WSW, with a 13 second period. But the afternoon wind dies to a total glass-off. The combined energy is moderate (1287), but with conditions that clean, Rimmers Road is going to be a dream. That's the standout, right there. The water temp is sitting at 57°, right about normal for this time of year, so a 4/3 wetsuit is the call.
Saturday the 29th has a chance in the morning with a smaller 3ft SW swell and a light cross-offshore breeze making for clean waves (645 combined energy). But the afternoon brings rain and a cross-onshore wind that'll kill it.
Sunday the 30th and Monday the 31st are a total loss. The swell pumps back up over 10ft, but with strong cross-onshore winds, it's just a washing machine.
The first week of September is a write-off. There's plenty of size – from 10ft up to a massive 18ft on the 4th – but the wind never lets up onshore. The combined energy peaks at a staggering 19606 on the 4th, but it's all blown-out and messy. Even when the wind is kind, the swell is just way too big for this spot.
Finally, looking way out to Tuesday the 8th of September , there's a glimmer. It’s a long-range call so keep the faith, but the forecast shows a cleaner 8ft swell from the WSW with a long 16 second period and a light offshore breeze from the NE. The (2815) combined energy is solid. Could be excellent for the experienced guys if the forecast holds. The next morning, the 9th, also shows a cleaner 6ft WNW swell, but with a short 8 second period, it won't have much grunt.
Circle that Thursday the 27th afternoon. That glassy session is the one you want.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | W 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WNW 8 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 4230 | 3487 | 2515 | 2281 | 2480 | 2061 | 1520 | 1180 | 949 | 528 | 425 | 304 | 351 | 423 | 485 | 666 | 759 | 788 | 5334 | 9823 | 10695 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 11:18AM2.81m | 11:33PM2.88m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 5:12AM0.06m | 5:27PM0.14m | ||||||||
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 | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — |
 | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | W 12 | WSW 14 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WSW 13 | WSW 11 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | — | SW 18 |
| kJ | 4230 | 3487 | 2515 | 2281 | 2480 | 2061 | 1520 | 1180 | 949 | 528 | 425 | 202 | 175 | 423 | 375 | 666 | 759 | 788 | 3118 | — | 10695 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 19 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WNW 7 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 21 | WSW 20 | WSW 9 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 107 | 103 | 362 | 90 | 304 | 351 | 246 | 485 | 148 | 178 | 184 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | WSW 23 | SW 22 | WSW 10 | — | WSW 13 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 41 | 50 | 119 | 20 | — | 113 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | NE 3 | — | NE 3 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 16 | SW 17 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 208 | 481 | 309 | 385 | 432 | 5334 | 9823 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 218 | 218 | 218 | 218 | 351 | 276 | 108 | 0 | 0 | 108 | 299 | 5 | 0 | 32 | 36 | 36 | 73 | 64 | 64 | 73 | 64 |
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