
Surf Forecasts:
Rimmers Road surf forecast from 22 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 23 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 28 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, WSW swell with 9,913 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 23 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s 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 Wednesday (Sep 23) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rimmers Road in the next 16 days are 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 28) at 10PM. 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+) | 9PM (Wed 23rd Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Wed 23rd Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 28th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rimmers Road over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue night, light winds from the ESE by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Fri night, strong winds from the WNW by Sun morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 | SW 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 17 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
2227 | 1964 | 6407 | 6675 | 8358 | 6251 | 5186 | 3581 | 2313 | 2125 | 1065 | 946 | 2614 | 1064 | 932 | 1689 | 3832 | 3781 | 3976 | 9458 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:42PM2.26m | 7:06AM2.22m | 7:28PM2.43m | 7:49AM2.40m | 8:07PM2.61m | 8:27AM2.58m | 8:43PM2.77m | 9:03AM2.73m | 9:18PM2.89m | 9:39AM2.86m | 9:53PM2.96m | 10:15AM2.93m | 10:30PM2.97m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:56AM0.74m | 1:10PM0.65m | 1:39AM0.54m | 1:52PM0.47m | 2:18AM0.35m | 2:30PM0.31m | 2:54AM0.17m | 3:08PM0.17m | 3:30AM0.04m | 3:45PM0.08m | 4:06AM-0.03m | 4:23PM0.05m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
6:17 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 11 | 7 | 4 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 10 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 17 | — | — | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | — | W 26 | WSW 12 | WSW 23 | SW 22 | WSW 21 | SW 19 | WSW 17 |
— | 728 | — | — | 8358 | 6251 | 5186 | 3581 | 2313 | 2125 | 1065 | 946 | — | 13 | 255 | 54 | 122 | 173 | 384 | 2127 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 26 | SW 24 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | SW 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 13 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 17 |
2227 | 1964 | 6407 | 6675 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 281 | 170 | 2614 | 1064 | 932 | 1689 | 3832 | 3781 | 3976 | 9458 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 351 | 204 | 218 | 262 | 5 | 5 | 73 | 114 | 204 | 126 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 114 | 114 | 380 | 73 | 126 | 126 | 166 |
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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.










