Rimmers Road Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.84° S 174.43° E

Rimmers Road Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rimmers Road sea temperature is
14.2° C
0.5° 

Rimmers Road surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Rimmers Road surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 16,411 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 14s 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 6.5m and 14s 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 6.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sat 25th Jul)21ft (6.5m) 14s
Best Surf 6PM (Sat 25th Jul)21ft (6.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sat 25th Jul)21ft (6.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rimmers Road over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a window of surf coming up at Rimmers Road, but it’s a real mixed bag. The forecast kicks off with a huge, unsurfable swell, so we’ve got to wait a few days for things to settle before we can even think about paddling out.

The real action starts later, but the standout by far is the morning of Sunday, July 26th. We’re looking at a solid 13ft swell from the WSW, but the period is a very long 16 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy is massive (7297). This is a big, powerful swell. The wind is light and offshore from the NE, which is a dream for clean conditions. The downside is that this swell is too big for beginners, and the long period means it might be a bit straight at the beach breaks, but at a point or reef setup, it would be firing. It’s a real solid option for experienced surfers.

The afternoon of the same day, Sunday, still holds solid 10ft WSW swell with a 15-second period, and clean cross-offshore winds from the SSE. It’s still a big, powerful wave, but it’s a proper session for those who know what they’re doing.

After that, the swell drops and the quality fades. Monday and Tuesday are messy and marginal. We get a brief, cleaner window on Wednesday, July 29th. The morning is small, 4ft, with light cross-offshore wind, and the afternoon goes glassy with a light WNW breeze. The swell is only 4ft and the combined energy is weak (402), but it’ll be clean and fun on a longboard or a foiling setup. It’s a quiet, easy session.

The next real standout is a long way off, on Wednesday, August 7th. The morning has a 5ft SW swell with a 15-second period, light offshore wind from the ESE, and a combined energy of 1580. The forecast calls it excellent for experienced surfers. It’s a clean, lined-up wave, but the long period might make it a bit tricky at the beach. It’s a promising option, but it’s a week and a half away, so keep an eye on the forecasts.

The following morning, Saturday, August 9th, is tiny but glassy. 2ft swell with a 14-second period and no wind at all. It’s a glass-off, perfect for a sunrise cruise on a log, but there’s no real power.

Overall, the best bet is the Sunday, July 26th window for the sheer size and power, if you’re experienced. For a clean, mellow session, the Wednesday, July 29th glass-off is your ticket. The long-range stuff on August 7th looks promising but is a long way off.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri night, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat morning, calm by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
WNW
9
4
WSW
9
6.5
WSW
12
5.5
WSW
15
4
WSW
16
3
WSW
15
3
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
13
2.4
WSW
13
1.9
WSW
12
1.7
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12
1.5
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12
1.3
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11
1.2
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1.1
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11
1.1
SW
15
1.7
WSW
13
1.4
WSW
13
2
W
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
772
2861
12071
13269
7297
4334
3184
2460
1939
1047
850
625
411
311
281
496
975
659
1370
Wind (km/h)
25
WNW
40
WSW
40
WSW
30
SW
5
NE
15
SSE
15
S
15
S
20
S
10
S
10
SSE
10
S
5
NE
5
NE
5
WNW
10
NNE
10
N
15
NNE
15
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
on
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cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
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High Tide
6:05AM2.10m
6:46PM2.21m
7:06AM2.15m
7:40PM2.32m
7:58AM2.26m
8:26PM2.44m
8:42AM2.37m
9:07PM2.57m
9:22AM2.47m
9:44PM2.68m
9:59AM2.56m
10:20PM2.76m
Low Tide
11:59PM0.90m
12:22PM0.78m
1:00AM0.85m
1:19PM0.71m
1:53AM0.75m
2:08PM0.60m
2:38AM0.62m
2:50PM0.49m
3:19AM0.50m
3:29PM0.38m
3:56AM0.39m
4:06PM0.29m
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Temp °C
13
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12
10
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Feels °C
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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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