Waimarama surf break

Waimarama surfForecast / Hawkes Bay / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 03 Feb 2026 NZDT
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Waimarama surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Waimarama sea temperature is
19.7° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


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 Tuesday (Feb 03) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waimarama in the next 12 days are 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 04) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 03) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 3rd Feb)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 4th Feb)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 4th Feb)8ft (2.4m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waimarama over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue night, calm by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
2
1
2
2
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
NE
0.5
S
0.5
S
2.4
S
2.2
SSE
1.7
SSE
0.9
S
1
S
1
S
0.9
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.6
S
0.6
ENE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.3
NE
0.3
ENE
0.3
ENE
0.2
ENE
Period(s) (?)81089881311101010101010101099877
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5348338356293812852292181701366865363533231311115
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
10
SW
10
SW
30
SSW
30
S
15
SW
5
S
15
E
10
N
5
N
15
ENE
10
WNW
0
NW
15
ENE
10
W
5
WSW
15
ENE
5
NNW
5
NW
15
ENE
25
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoffoffoffcross-
off
offglasscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
glassoncross-
off
glasscross-
on
glassglassoncross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:40PM
1.49
8:08AM
1.62
8:33PM
1.48
8:59AM
1.59
9:25PM
1.46
9:48AM
1.54
10:15PM
1.44
10:37AM
1.48
11:04PM
1.41
11:25AM
1.43
11:51PM
1.38
12:11PM
1.37
12:38AM
1.36
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:37PM
0.07
1:53AM
0.05
2:30PM
0.07
2:46AM
0.07
3:21PM
0.08
3:38AM
0.10
4:10PM
0.11
4:28AM
0.15
4:57PM
0.15
5:17AM
0.20
5:43PM
0.19
6:05AM
0.25
6:28PM
0.24
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Sunrise6:22--6:22--6:24--6:26--6:26--6:28--6:28--
Sunset-8:28--8:27--8:25--8:24--8:22--8:22--8:21-
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C202118161715151615201918222019232120232321
Feels °C (?)202217111212131313181718201820211921222321
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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.

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