Surf Forecasts:
Rimmers Road surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s 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, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s 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 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 18s. 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.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| 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
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks at Rimmers Road.
To be straight with you, the first few days are a write-off. Sunday and Monday (23rd and 24th of August) are a mess. We’ve got a big, lumpy 7 ft to 10 ft swell coming in from the W and WSW, but the wind is blowing cross-onshore at 19-22 mph, making it a choppy, blown-out scene. The wave energy is moderate to strong (839-1612), but the quality is just not there. It’s a no-go for a paddle board.
Then from Monday afternoon through the rest of the week, the swell gets serious. Monday the 24th through to the 25th sees a 13 ft to 10 ft WSW groundswell with a very long period of 15 seconds. The wave energy is pumping hard (7074 to 3700), but the issue is that this is way too big for a beginner-friendly spot. The wind is cross-on or onshore, so it’s not clean, and the size makes it a real handful. Even the 'clear' skies on Tuesday the 25th with a 10 ft swell and onshore wind won’t save it. The forecast notes that the swell is too big for this break.
The rest of the week from the 26th to the 29th of August is a mixed bag of marginal surf and poor conditions. The swell drops to 8 ft on the 26th, but the wind is still cross-on or onshore. The wave energy is still strong (2412-2689), but the quality is marginal. A light wind on Thursday the 27th gives us a slightly better 7 ft swell with a 13-second period and a cross-shore breeze, but again, it’s marginal. The last few days of August are a mess with strong winds and rain.
The Best Bet: Friday, 4th September
If you’ve got patience, the real standout is Friday, the 4th of September. We’ve got an 8 ft swell from the WSW, a 13-second period, and a light cross-offshore breeze from the N at 6 mph. The wave energy is solid (2498). The conditions are clean, and the forecast says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." This is your window. It’s a bit of a wait, but it’ll be worth it.
A Close Second: Saturday, 5th September
The next morning, Saturday the 5th, is also looking very promising. A 7 ft WSW swell with a 16-second period (very long period groundswell), and the wind is glassy – a clean 3 mph from the W. The wave energy is strong (2469). This is a classic setup for a point or reef, but at a beach break, that long period might make it a bit straight. Still, with glassy conditions, it’s a near-perfect paddle out.
The Bottom Line
The first week is a bust. Don’t bother. The second week holds the promise, with Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th of September being the clear standouts. The water is about average for the time of year at 57°F. The swell is big, so it’s not for the groms, but for the experienced crew, it’s a rare treat. Watch for the long period on Saturday – it could be a bit tricky at the beachie, but it’ll be clean.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SW by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 19 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 419 | 1252 | 2225 | 7074 | 7547 | 5868 | 4467 | 3700 | 2515 | 2412 | 2689 | 2031 | 1427 | 1060 | 880 | 362 | 938 | 465 | 892 | 838 | 922 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 6:19PM2.13m | 6:44AM2.08m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:51AM0.89m | 00:34AM0.91m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 17 | WSW 11 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | W 8 | WSW 12 | WSW 21 | WSW 10 |
| kJ | 111 | 360 | 2225 | 7074 | 7547 | 5868 | 4467 | 3700 | 2515 | 2412 | 2689 | 2031 | 1427 | 1060 | 880 | 362 | 425 | 295 | 892 | 578 | 567 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 17 | — | WSW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 13 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | WSW 19 |
| kJ | 160 | — | 480 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 184 | 103 | 256 | 114 | 465 | 37 | 24 | 922 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 20 | — | WSW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 25 | SW 24 | WSW 23 | WSW 22 | NW 7 | WSW 12 |
| kJ | 149 | — | 84 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 22 | 53 | 186 | 33 | 101 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | WNW 9 | — | — | WSW 11 | — |
| kJ | 419 | 1252 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 306 | 938 | — | — | 838 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 353 | 349 | 218 | 218 | 218 | 218 | 218 | 218 | 218 | 218 | 299 | 276 | 108 | 299 | 53 | 351 | 353 | 36 | 134 | 73 | 36 |
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