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Rimmers Road Surf Forecast
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Rimmers Road surfForecast / Auckland / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Sunday 05 Apr 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Rimmers Road surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rimmers Road sea temperature is
20.0° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Sunday (Apr 05) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rimmers Road in the next 16 days are 1.7m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 06) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 5th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Mon 6th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Mon 6th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rimmers Road over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 55mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Tue morning, calm by Tue night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 251 | 352 | 820 | 1142 | 895 | 590 | 286 | 190 | 180 | 212 | 538 | 669 | 563 | 364 | 576 | 1083 | 870 | 880 | 607 | 207 | 313 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | off | off | glass | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:17AM 2.69 | 11:37PM 2.70 | 11:51AM 2.56 | 12:13AM 2.57 | 12:28PM 2.40 | 12:52AM 2.42 | 1:09PM 2.24 | 1:38AM 2.27 | 1:59PM 2.09 | 2:36AM 2.14 | 3:06PM 1.99 | 3:51AM 2.09 | 4:28PM 1.98 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:30PM 0.27 | 5:51AM 0.40 | 6:04PM 0.40 | 6:28AM 0.54 | 6:41PM 0.56 | 7:09AM 0.70 | 7:25PM 0.71 | 7:59AM 0.85 | 8:19PM 0.84 | 9:03AM 0.94 | 9:27PM 0.92 | 10:18AM 0.95 | 10:41PM 0.90 | ||||||||
Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:37 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:01 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 11 | 21 | 20 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 |
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Information about the Rimmers Road Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Rimmers Road provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Rimmers Road can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rimmers Road surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Rimmers Road) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Rimmers Road may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Rimmers Road is 11 km (7 miles) from the city of Waitakere. If you plan a holiday in Auckland, look for hotels and other accommodation in Waitakere. Waitakere has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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