Surf Forecasts:
Rimmers Road surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 13s period, WSW swell with 12,440 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. 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 6.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) 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 1.4m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 20ft (6.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rimmers Road over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's break down the next couple of weeks at Rimmers Road.
The early part of the forecast is a bit of a washout thanks to messy winds, but there are a few absolute gems buried in this run. The big one to circle is Thursday the 30th, and then the first week of August has a couple of incredible-looking windows.
The first few days, Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th, are a no-go. We’ve got swell in the 6ft to 8ft range from the WSW with a 12-13 second period, so there's plenty of energy (2460 and 1060). But the cross-shore wind is just ruining it. You’re looking at a chop-fest.
Wednesday the 29th is a step down. The swell drops to 4ft, the energy is lighter (397), and the wind goes light cross-off. It's clean, but it's too small to get excited about.
Thursday the 30th is the real deal. The morning session is top-tier. The swell is 6ft from the SW with a 14-second period, and the energy is solid (1409). The wind is light cross-off from the NNE. This is going to be clean, powerful, and lined up. This is one for the experienced surfers, as 6ft with that period has some serious grunt. If you’re ready for it, this is the session.
Friday the 31st and Saturday the 1st of August go completely out of control. The swell hits 13ft and then 20ft from the WSW, with energy readings that are massive (2635 and 12440). The wind is onshore and howling, though. It’s a total mess. Avoid.
Sunday the 2nd is still huge (11ft) with a 50 km/h wind. It’s a complete write-off.
Monday the 3rd is still lumpy from the wind. Not worth it.
Then, Tuesday the 4th fires up again. The morning is looking excellent. The swell is 6ft from the WSW with a 17-second period. That’s a very long period groundswell, meaning maximum energy (2150) and beautiful shape. The wind is light cross-off from the SSE. This is a classic groundswell setup, best for points or reefs, but it’s going to be clean and powerful. Another one for the experienced crew.
Wednesday the 5th is a beauty. The morning is glassy. Wind from the E at 5 km/h. The swell is a clean 6ft with a 15-second period and 1288 energy. Glassy conditions on a solid groundswell? That’s perfection. Clean faces, no bumps. This is a standout.
Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th hold clean, cross-off winds with the swell dropping to 4ft-6ft. It’s good, consistent, and fun.
Saturday the 8th drops right off to 3ft, but the wind goes offshore. Tiny and clean, a longboarder’s delight.
The very end of the run, from Sunday the 9th to Tuesday the 11th, shows a return of the 5ft SW groundswell (15-18 second period) with clean cross-off winds. Solid energy (around 1000-1289), and consistent. It’s not the peak of the forecast, but it’s a steady, clean finish.
Bottom line: The Thursday the 30th morning and the Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th mornings are your best shots. That glassy Wednesday the 5th is a can't-miss.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | W 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2907 | 2460 | 2081 | 1498 | 1047 | 743 | 458 | 366 | 359 | 857 | 1367 | 1193 | 486 | 1377 | 2635 | 7266 | 12440 | 10939 | 6108 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:58AM2.26m | 8:26PM2.44m | 8:42AM2.37m | 9:07PM2.57m | 9:22AM2.47m | 9:44PM2.68m | 9:59AM2.56m | 10:20PM2.76m | 10:35AM2.61m | 10:54PM2.81m | 11:10AM2.64m | 11:28PM2.82m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:53AM0.75m | 2:08PM0.60m | 2:38AM0.62m | 2:50PM0.49m | 3:19AM0.50m | 3:29PM0.38m | 3:56AM0.39m | 4:06PM0.29m | 4:32AM0.30m | 4:41PM0.24m | 5:07AM0.24m | 5:17PM0.22m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 4 | 3 |
Temp °C | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 |
Feels °C | 6 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 13 |
| kJ | 2907 | 2460 | 2081 | 1498 | 1047 | 743 | 458 | 366 | 359 | 857 | 1367 | 1193 | 486 | — | — | — | — | — | 6108 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | SW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 11 | — | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 22 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 13 | 11 | 26 | 31 | 171 | 353 | — | 124 | 339 | — | — | — | — | — | 46 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | — | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 6 | W 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 42 | 27 | 116 | 1377 | 2635 | 7266 | 12440 | 10939 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 36 | 64 | 36 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 338 | 338 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 134 | 73 | 104 |
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