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Rimmers Road Surf Forecast
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Rimmers Road surfForecast / Auckland / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Wednesday 20 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Rimmers Road surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rimmers Road sea temperature is
17.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 (May 21) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 21s. 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 2.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 21st May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sat 23rd May) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 24th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rimmers Road over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wed 27 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 19 | SW 18 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | |
222 | 149 | 91 | 80 | 271 | 349 | 260 | 606 | 1187 | 828 | 604 | 1336 | 2627 | 1809 | 1303 | 711 | 572 | 358 | 251 | 169 | 264 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 00:26AM2.88m | 12:53PM2.58m | 1:23AM2.74m | 1:53PM2.43m | 2:24AM2.60m | 2:59PM2.32m | 3:29AM2.49m | 4:08PM2.26m | 4:34AM2.42m | 5:14PM2.28m | 5:35AM2.39m | 6:13PM2.33m | 6:29AM2.40m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:50AM0.24m | 7:08PM0.29m | 7:49AM0.37m | 8:08PM0.43m | 8:52AM0.47m | 9:11PM0.55m | 9:56AM0.53m | 10:17PM0.63m | 10:58AM0.54m | 11:20PM0.65m | 11:55AM0.52m | 00:18AM0.63m | 12:45PM0.49m | ||||||||
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 | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — |
 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 |
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Temp °C | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
 kJ | 222 | 149 | 89 | 56 | 271 | 349 | 260 | 606 | 1187 | 828 | 604 | 1336 | 2627 | 1809 | 1303 | 711 | 572 | 358 | 251 | 169 | 161 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 20 | WSW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 10 | WSW 15 | W 24 | SW 21 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | WSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 39 | 35 | 91 | 80 | 143 | 173 | 208 | 122 | 377 | 11 | 450 | 629 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 32 | 140 | 264 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 6 | W 15 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | — | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 9 | S 8 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 17 | 25 | 23 | 8 | 5 | 4 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 31 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | NE 3 | NE 3 | NE 2 | NNE 10 | N 10 | E 3 | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | E 3 | ESE 4 | E 3 | E 3 | E 3 | — | — | — | NNW 3 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 33 | 30 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 5 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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.
Rimmers Road is 11 km (7 miles) from the city of Waitakere. If you plan a holiday in Auckland, look for hotels and other accommodation in Waitakere. Waitakere has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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