Surf Forecasts:
Rimmers Road surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 9,229 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period with SW 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 17s 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rimmers Road over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surf is coming, but it’s gonna take its sweet time getting here. For the next several days, it’s a no-go. We’ve got a solid stretch of nothing but blown-out, oversized, and messy conditions on the cards. We’re looking at a good week or more of poor surf, with strong cross-onshore winds and big, unruly swells that are just too raw and messy to even think about. It’s a waiting game, plain and simple.
The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Friday, September 26th. That’s over a week and a half away, so keep that in mind. The swell settles down to a clean 5.9ft from the WSW, with light offshore winds early. It’s a Saturday morning session that finally looks like it’s worth paddling out for, especially if you’re an experienced surfer who can handle some punch. The energy will still be moderate, but the clean conditions will make all the difference.
The standout window, though, is the weekend. Saturday, September 27th keeps the good vibes going with clean surf and light cross-offshore winds, and then Sunday, September 28th is looking like the pick of the bunch. We’re talking 5.6ft of clean WSW swell, glassy conditions, and light winds. This is the one you want to mark on the calendar. It won’t be huge, but it’ll be clean, and that’s what we’re after after all this junk.
This isn't a beginner's window, though. The good swells are still over 5 feet, so it's more suited to those with some experience. The water temp’s about average for this time of year, coming in at 58.8°, so a good wetsuit is still your best mate. So, sit tight, watch the cams, and don’t get too desperate. The clean stuff is coming, but you gotta be patient. This is Rimmers Road we’re talking about, and it’s worth the wait.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 10271 | 9856 | 7122 | 5335 | 4585 | 3236 | 2423 | 2032 | 1368 | 880 | 623 | 486 | 933 | 1570 | 1384 | 1693 | 4161 | 3497 | 6025 | 6687 | 7840 |
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 | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:39AM2.92m | 10:54PM2.95m | 11:15AM2.86m | 11:30PM2.82m | 11:51AM2.75m | 00:06AM2.65m | 12:29PM2.59m | 00:44AM2.45m | 1:09PM2.42m | 1:26AM2.26m | 1:57PM2.24m | 2:19AM2.08m | 2:59PM2.10m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:49PM0.04m | 5:10AM0.03m | 5:27PM0.15m | 5:46AM0.16m | 6:05PM0.31m | 6:22AM0.33m | 6:44PM0.50m | 7:01AM0.53m | 7:27PM0.69m | 7:46AM0.71m | 8:19PM0.87m | 8:42AM0.87m | 9:27PM0.99m | ||||||||
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 | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | NW 8 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 9856 | 7122 | 5335 | 4585 | 3236 | 2423 | 2032 | 1368 | 880 | 623 | 486 | 933 | 1570 | 1384 | 1442 | 4161 | 3497 | 20 | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 20 | WSW 18 | WSW 5 | — | — | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 32 | 26 | — | — | 474 | 769 | 367 | 154 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | — | — | — | WSW 17 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 32 | 31 | — | — | — | 1693 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 10271 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 47 | — | 614 | — | — | — | 6025 | 6687 | 7840 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 73 | 126 | 204 | 166 | 126 | 13 | 13 | 218 | 218 | 215 | 299 | 108 | 296 | 296 | 65 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 65 | 73 | 73 |
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