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Waimarama surfForecast / Hawkes Bay / New Zealand
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waimarama this week:
The surf forecast for Waimarama over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 04) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waimarama in the next 12 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 10) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 06) at 9AM.
Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 4th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Best Surf | 12PM (Wed 9th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 10th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waimarama over the next 12 days.
Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Period(s) (?) | 13 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Energy (?) | 429 | 493 | 2511 | 1436 | 1006 | 274 | 424 | 398 | 348 | 236 | 219 | 208 | 225 | 186 | 232 | 269 | 449 | 636 | 1211 | 1707 | 2264 | 2719 | 1640 | 1473 | 1196 | 969 | 1775 | 5008 | 2034 | 1091 | 660 | 536 | 380 | 318 | 256 | 238 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:47AM 1.32 | 12:05AM 1.36 | 12:35PM 1.31 | 12:53AM 1.32 | 1:23PM 1.30 | 1:40AM 1.29 | 2:10PM 1.31 | 2:27AM 1.28 | 2:56PM 1.33 | 3:14AM 1.28 | 3:42PM 1.35 | 4:01AM 1.29 | 4:28PM 1.38 | 4:48AM 1.30 | 5:14PM 1.41 | 5:33AM 1.31 | 6:00PM 1.44 | 6:19AM 1.33 | 6:45PM 1.47 | 7:05AM 1.34 | 7:30PM 1.49 | 7:51AM 1.35 | 8:16PM 1.50 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:56PM 0.27 | 6:25AM 0.25 | 6:44PM 0.31 | 7:09AM 0.28 | 7:32PM 0.34 | 7:54AM 0.30 | 8:21PM 0.35 | 8:39AM 0.31 | 9:09PM 0.35 | 9:25AM 0.31 | 9:57PM 0.34 | 10:11AM 0.30 | 10:45PM 0.32 | 10:57AM 0.28 | 11:33PM 0.30 | 11:43AM 0.26 | 12:20AM 0.27 | 12:30PM 0.23 | 1:07AM 0.24 | 1:16PM 0.20 | 1:54AM 0.21 | 2:02PM 0.18 | 2:40AM 0.18 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - |
Sunset | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:59 | - | - | 4:59 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:05 | - |
Rain (mm) | 1 | - | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 4 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | - | - | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - |
Temp. °C | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 11 |
Feels °C (?) | 9 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the W by Sat morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri night, min 10°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sat afternoon, light winds from the NW by Tue morning). |
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Information about the Waimarama Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Waimarama provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Waimarama can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Waimarama 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 (Waimarama) 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 Waimarama 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.
Waimarama is 25 km (16 miles) from the city of Hastings. If you plan a holiday in Hawkes Bay, look for hotels and other accommodation in Hastings. Hastings has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.