Surf Forecasts:
Rimmers Road surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 5,233 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s 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 (Aug 01) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 22s. 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 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 9AM. 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 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 the forecast for Rimmers Road. It’s a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks, with some real gems hidden in there if you’re patient.
The first few days are a bit of a write-off, honestly. The swell is just too big for the spot. We’re talking a solid 12 ft on Saturday morning, with a massive 4158 combined energy. That’s a lot of water moving around. Winds are light and offshore, so it would be clean, but it’s simply too heavy for anyone but the most experienced nutters. The water temp is about average for the time of year at 58°F.
We get a little respite on Sunday, but the swell drops into the 6 ft to 7 ft range with a cross-shore wind, making it a bit messy. Not worth getting out of bed for.
The real standout is shaping up for Wednesday, August 5th. This is the one. The morning has a solid 7 ft swell from the SW, but here’s the thing – it’s a long period groundswell at 14 seconds, which means it’ll have some proper grunt. The wind is light and offshore from the E, turning glassy in the afternoon. This is prime-time for experienced surfers. The energy is still strong (1977), but the conditions are perfect. If you’re a confident surfer, this is your window.
The following morning, Thursday August 6th, is also a beauty if you’re on a smaller board. The swell drops to a fun 4 ft, clean, glassy, and manageable. A great option for a more relaxed session.
After that, things get a bit fluky. We get a pulse of long-period SW groundswell on Sunday, August 9th, with a 4 ft to 5 ft wave. The wind is offshore, but it’s a fresh to strong breeze, so it’s going to be a bit worked. The energy is decent (1675), but it’s more of a challenge than a clean, easy ride.
The second week gets a bit messy and inconsistent. There’s a fun-sized swell around Wednesday August 12th with clean offshore winds, but the energy is low. After that, it’s a lot of onshore or cross-shore wind and building swell, right up to the end of the forecast. The final day, Sunday August 16th, sees a 10 ft monster, but the wind is messy and it’s going to be a dirty, dangerous mess.
Bottom line: Your best bet is Wednesday August 5th for the clean, powerful groundswell, or Thursday August 6th for a smaller, glassy session. After that, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 19 | WSW 19 | WSW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 19 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 4158 | 3478 | 2015 | 1074 | 766 | 734 | 1535 | 2467 | 2964 | 5233 | 2032 | 2913 | 1977 | 1218 | 746 | 464 | 282 | 216 | 114 | 175 | 569 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 11:10AM2.64m | 11:28PM2.82m | 11:46AM2.64m | 00:02AM2.79m | 12:23PM2.62m | 00:39AM2.73m | 1:03PM2.56m | 1:20AM2.63m | 1:49PM2.49m | 2:08AM2.51m | 2:44PM2.40m | 3:08AM2.39m | 3:52PM2.34m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:17PM0.22m | 5:43AM0.22m | 5:53PM0.25m | 6:20AM0.23m | 6:32PM0.31m | 6:59AM0.27m | 7:15PM0.40m | 7:44AM0.35m | 8:04PM0.51m | 8:35AM0.45m | 9:03PM0.62m | 9:37AM0.55m | 10:14PM0.69m | ||||||||
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 | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — |
 | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 8 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 19 | WSW 19 | WSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 10 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WSW 14 |
| kJ | 4158 | 3478 | 2015 | 1074 | 766 | 734 | 1535 | 2467 | 2964 | 5233 | 1044 | 2913 | 1977 | 1218 | 746 | 464 | 282 | 216 | 60 | 175 | 121 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 23 | WSW 22 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 21 | — | — | — | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | — | — | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 22 | WSW 21 | W 8 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | — |
| kJ | — | 21 | 46 | 100 | 99 | 212 | — | — | — | 2110 | 2032 | — | — | 120 | 51 | 48 | 44 | 22 | 114 | 101 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 23 | — | WSW 15 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 18 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 80 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | — | 21 | 109 | 93 | 86 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 11 | SW 7 | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 2 | NNE 3 | — | WNW 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 766 | 346 | 808 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 569 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 13 | 73 | 114 | 153 | 215 | 73 | 166 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 32 |
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