Surf Forecasts:
Rimmers Road surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 26ft (8.0m), 19s period, WSW swell with 43,441 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s 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 (Sep 05) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rimmers Road in the next 16 days are 8.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 26ft (8.0m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rimmers Road over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next stretch.
Right off the bat, we’re lookin’ at a tough run for the next few days. The surf’s gonna be big and unruly at Rimmers Road, with strong cross-onshore winds messin’ everything up. Friday the 4th brings a solid 10ft to 12ft WSW swell, but with a 22 mph cross-on breeze, it’s just a lumpy, blown-out mess. The energy is massive – we’re talkin’ a combined swell energy of 5957 (moderate to strong) – but it’s ugly surf. Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th are still huge, with 12ft swell and 14 to 17 second periods, but that onshore wind keeps it messy. The wave notes say the swell is just too big for this break. Not a good look for a paddle.
Monday the 7th stays poor with rain and cross-onshore winds, and Tuesday the 8th drops to 8ft but stays choppy. Honestly, the first week is a right-off for clean waves.
Then, we get a little window. Wednesday morning the 9th of September is the standout. The wind goes glassy, dead calm, and the swell drops to a more manageable 6ft from the WSW with a 12-second period. The combined energy is 1190 (moderate), and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is your best bet. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no nasty surprises. The break is Rimmers Road, a very consistent beginner spot exposed to the SW swell, but at 6ft, that’s a bit more than a beginner paddle. Still, with glassy conditions and that clean, organised swell, it’s the one to aim for. The crowd factor says “sometimes”, so you might have a few others with the same idea, but it’ll be worth it.
Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th are a write-off again. Friday the 11th sees a monster 21ft to 25ft swell with 28 mph winds – that’s for kite surfers or nuts, not a normal paddle. The run from the 12th through to the 19th is consistently poor, with huge swells and strong winds. The only flicker of hope is Tuesday the 15th morning, with a 8ft WSW swell and a light 6 mph cross-on breeze, but it’s still marginal at best.
So, to wrap it up: the first week is a no-go. Wednesday the 9th morning is the clear winner, with glassy conditions and a decent 6ft swell. After that, it’s a long, blown-out stretch. The forecast is changeable, but right now, I’d be waitin’ for that Wednesday morning.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the NW by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 15 | W 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | W 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 14 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 17 | WSW 21 |
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 kJ | 3360 | 5662 | 4580 | 4160 | 5488 | 5759 | 6269 | 6556 | 5195 | 3647 | 3283 | 1724 | 1127 | 2726 | 804 | 586 | 1496 | 1523 | 1307 | 4513 | 16208 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:21PM2.42m | 2:49AM2.31m | 3:35PM2.32m | 4:12AM2.21m | 5:03PM2.33m | 5:41AM2.24m | 6:22PM2.46m | 6:54AM2.39m | 7:25PM2.65m | 7:52AM2.57m | 8:15PM2.83m | 8:39AM2.73m | 9:00PM2.96m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:46PM0.64m | 9:18AM0.62m | 10:03PM0.73m | 10:37AM0.66m | 11:26PM0.69m | 11:55AM0.59m | 00:40AM0.54m | 1:02PM0.43m | 1:40AM0.34m | 1:58PM0.25m | 2:30AM0.15m | 2:46PM0.11m | |||||||||
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 | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — |
 | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — |
mm | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | — | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 14 | WSW 12 | WSW 18 | WSW 24 | WSW 21 |
| kJ | 3360 | 4543 | 4580 | 4160 | 5488 | 5759 | 6269 | 6556 | 5195 | 3647 | 3283 | 1724 | 1127 | — | 804 | 586 | 1496 | 1523 | 651 | 226 | 2073 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 7 | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | WSW 12 | WSW 21 | WSW 21 | WSW 19 | SW 26 | SW 24 | WSW 16 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 243 | — | — | 344 | — | — | 440 | 297 | 291 | 657 | 27 | 147 | 808 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 22 | SW 21 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 47 | 218 | 51 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | W 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | — | WNW 10 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | WSW 11 | WSW 17 | WSW 21 |
| kJ | 103 | 5662 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 577 | 355 | — | 842 | 2726 | — | — | — | — | 1307 | 4513 | 16208 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 353 | 353 | 126 | 218 | 218 | 351 | 276 | 373 | 108 | 326 | 240 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 64 | 114 | 73 | 114 | 73 | 73 | 64 |
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