Rimmers Road Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.84° S 174.43° E

Rimmers Road Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rimmers Road sea temperature is
14.1° C
0.4° 

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 5 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 19s period, WSW swell with 1,111 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 1.3m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 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 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 6th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Best Surf 3AM (Thu 6th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sun 9th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 19s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's break down what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks at Rimmers Road. This spot is a very consistent, beginner-friendly break that likes a good SW swell. Water temps are sitting at 57°F, which is about what you'd expect for this time of year, nothing weird going on there.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first real surf kicks off on Wednesday the 5th, but it's nothing to write home about—an 8ft SW swell with a cross-wind, giving it a messy, marginal feel. The combined energy is strong (2321), but the conditions just aren't there. Thursday the 6th is a step up; the morning looks clean with a 5ft SW swell and a light cross-offshore breeze, making for some decent little waves. The energy drops to a moderate 789. That afternoon fades out fast though.

Friday the 7th morning is a glassy gem with a tiny 3ft SW swell, clean as a whistle. It's small, but perfect for a longboard or a beginner session. The weekend gets a bit lumpy and small, but hold on for Sunday the 9th. We get a 4ft WSW swell with a clean cross-offshore wind, and the energy jumps back up to 1930. Good waves, but the forecast says marginal, so don't expect perfection.

The real standout window starts to shape up around Thursday the 13th. That morning we’ve got a 7ft W swell with glassy conditions, and the energy is a strong 1793. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers—clean, punchy, and well-shaped. The swell is a bit long-period (13s), so those sets will have some real push. Friday the 14th morning gets even bigger with an 8ft W swell and 18-second period, but the wind turns cross-onshore, making it a bit choppy. The energy is a massive 6091, so it's a lot of water moving around.

The following week gets wild. Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th are just too big for this break. We're looking at 18ft and 13ft swells with strong onshore winds. The energy hits 22,469 and 9,029 respectively. This is heavy, dangerous stuff—only for the most experienced, and even then, it's a battle. If you're looking for a thrill, bring a big gun and a lot of respect. The wind is so strong it's more of a kite setup than a paddle one.

We finally see things settle down on Tuesday the 18th with a cleaner 8ft WSW swell, but the wind is still up. The last true standout is on Thursday the 20th. The morning is glassy, with a 4ft WSW swell and an 18-second period, giving the energy a solid 1408. The afternoon is just as good, glassy with a 5ft swell. This is where you want to be—clean, fun waves for the experienced crew.

So, to sum it up: the best bet is Thursday the 13th for the first big clean swell, and then again on Thursday the 20th for a glassy, powerful session. Don't bother with the 15th and 16th unless you're a madman or a kiter. Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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13
1.6
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12
1.2
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12
0.9
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12
0.8
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12
0.7
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13
0.6
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14
0.4
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19
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19
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18
1.3
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19
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15
1.3
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14
1.2
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16
1.5
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16
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14
1.4
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14
1.3
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13
0.9
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19
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
961
741
409
240
167
172
149
91
139
390
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784
692
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1067
899
752
545
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Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
10
SE
10
SSW
5
SSE
5
NNE
10
W
5
N
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NNE
10
NW
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High Tide
2:08AM2.51m
2:44PM2.40m
3:08AM2.39m
3:52PM2.34m
4:21AM2.30m
5:11PM2.36m
5:43AM2.31m
6:28PM2.47m
6:58AM2.42m
7:34PM2.65m
8:00AM2.58m
8:30PM2.84m
Low Tide
8:35AM0.45m
9:03PM0.62m
9:37AM0.55m
10:14PM0.69m
10:49AM0.58m
11:31PM0.66m
12:03PM0.53m
00:45AM0.54m
1:11PM0.40m
1:50AM0.37m
2:10PM0.23m
2:45AM0.18m
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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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