Rimmers Road Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.84° S 174.43° E

Rimmers Road Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rimmers Road sea temperature is
15.1° C
0.0° 

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 7 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 8,766 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 17s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 24s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 9th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 9th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 9AM (Thu 9th Jul)15ft (4.5m) 15s

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


G’day, Rusty here. Alright, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Rimmers Road. It’s a beginner-friendly, very consistent spot, exposed to the southwest.

Right off the bat, the water temp is sitting at 59°F, which is bang on average for this time of year.

Now, the first few days aren’t really for the faint-hearted. Wednesday the 8th has a 7ft SW groundswell (14 seconds) with a moderate combined energy (1938), but it’s cross-shore wind and the report says it’s marginal. Honestly, it’s a bit messy. By Thursday the 9th, we’ve got a massive 15ft SW groundswell rolling in. The combined energy is huge (16594), and while the wind looks clean in the morning, that swell is way too big for this break – it’s an expert-only zone if you’re even considering it. Friday the 10th stays big at 10ft, still too much for a comfortable session here.

The first real standout window kicks off on Saturday the 11th. It’s a 7ft SW groundswell (16 seconds) with light offshore winds from the ESE in the morning – that’s clean, groomed surf. The combined energy is still strong (2554). This is the pick of the first week for sure. Sunday the 12th is also a gem, with a 7ft groundswell, glassy conditions, and offshores. By Monday the 13th, things start to drop off a bit, with 5ft swell and clean but smaller waves.

We then hit a bit of a lull mid-week, with a few days of smaller, wind-affected surf. Not much to write home about until Thursday the 16th. That morning, we see a 10ft WSW groundswell with offshore winds again – big and clean but, honestly, that’s starting to push the limits for a beginner spot. The afternoon is glassy with an 8ft swell, which is a much better proposition for experienced surfers. That’s another standout, but only if you’ve got the skills.

The second week is a mixed bag. Friday the 17th has clean 7ft surf with a good offshore breeze. But from Saturday the 18th onward, the wind really starts to howl from the ENE, hitting 19 to 25 mph. Even though it’s offshore, that’s a strong, hard-to-paddle-into breeze, and the swell energy is dropping fast. By Monday the 21st, we’re down to under 3ft with poor conditions, and it stays flat and ugly right through to the 23rd. A blank run like this is pretty normal for the area when the wind gets up.

So, to wrap it up: the best on offer is Saturday the 11th and Sunday the 12th for clean, well-shaped groundswell with light winds. Thursday the 16th afternoon is a cracker for the experienced crew. After that, the window closes for a solid stretch.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SE by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
SW
14
2.5
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
4.5
SW
15
4.5
SW
13
4
SSW
12
3
SW
13
3
SW
17
2.2
SW
16
2.1
SW
16
1.7
SW
14
2.2
SW
16
2.2
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16
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WSW
15
1.7
WSW
15
1.4
WSW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.8
WSW
14
1.5
WNW
9
1
WSW
14
1.7
WSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1902
2256
2013
8766
6417
4330
2587
5248
2320
2002
1179
2475
2291
1907
1279
796
456
236
337
352
876
Wind (km/h)
15
S
25
SSW
25
S
30
S
35
S
30
S
20
S
20
S
5
SE
10
ESE
10
SE
5
ENE
5
ENE
5
E
10
NE
10
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNW
10
WSW
15
W
10
WNW
Wind State
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cross
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High Tide
3:19PM2.34m
3:40AM2.43m
4:23PM2.36m
4:46AM2.41m
5:32PM2.42m
5:56AM2.44m
6:39PM2.54m
7:04AM2.52m
7:42PM2.69m
8:06AM2.64m
8:39PM2.86m
9:03AM2.75m
9:32PM2.99m
Low Tide
9:10AM0.48m
9:33PM0.62m
10:09AM0.49m
10:38PM0.64m
11:12AM0.47m
11:46PM0.59m
12:18PM0.41m
00:54AM0.48m
1:21PM0.31m
1:57AM0.33m
2:20PM0.18m
2:55AM0.19m
3:14PM0.07m
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5:19
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Temp °C
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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.

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