Surf Forecasts:
Waimarama surf forecast from 8 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 9 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 9 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 30ft (9.0m), 17s period, S swell with 43,037 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 9 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 13s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waimarama this week:
The surf forecast for Waimarama over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 6.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 4.5m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.5m and 22s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waimarama in the next 16 days are 9.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Tue 9th Jun) | 20ft (6.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Tue 9th Jun) | 20ft (6.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 9th Jun) | 30ft (9.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waimarama over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SSW 13 | S 17 | S 16 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSE 10 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | S 10 | S 10 | ESE 9 | SSW 21 | S 17 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 17 | SE 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
11483 | 22233 | 24535 | 9700 | 3062 | 1550 | 820 | 1488 | 872 | 505 | 265 | 122 | 70 | 153 | 135 | 67 | 57 | 98 | 81 | 100 | 36 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 11:55AM1.28m | 00:15AM1.38m | 12:45PM1.32m | 1:06AM1.40m | 1:38PM1.39m | 2:00AM1.43m | 2:33PM1.47m | 2:57AM1.47m | 3:30PM1.55m | 3:55AM1.51m | 4:27PM1.63m | 4:53AM1.55m | 5:25PM1.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:04PM0.28m | 6:37AM0.23m | 6:55PM0.26m | 7:26AM0.19m | 7:49PM0.22m | 8:17AM0.15m | 8:46PM0.17m | 9:12AM0.10m | 9:46PM0.12m | 10:08AM0.06m | 10:45PM0.07m | 11:06AM0.02m | 11:45PM0.03m | ||||||||
7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | |
— | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | — | S 16 | S 14 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | S 10 | S 10 | ESE 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 12 | S 11 | S 9 | SE 12 |
6724 | — | 12979 | 4846 | 2680 | 1377 | 820 | 1488 | 872 | 505 | 265 | 122 | 70 | 60 | 70 | 48 | 46 | 98 | 81 | 43 | 36 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 22 | — | — | — | — | SSW 12 | SSE 14 | SSW 11 | S 16 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 10 | S 9 | ESE 8 | S 17 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 14 | SSW 17 | S 9 |
2067 | — | — | — | — | 589 | 301 | 103 | 20 | 65 | 171 | 120 | 57 | 38 | 135 | 67 | 57 | 14 | 20 | 100 | 13 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 10 | ESE 13 | S 18 | S 16 | SE 13 | SSW 21 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | S 21 | SE 13 | SSW 14 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 158 | 30 | 56 | 108 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 153 | 21 | 5 | 5 | — | 34 | 43 | 20 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | S 17 | S 16 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | WSW 4 | — | NNE 4 | — |
11483 | 22233 | 24535 | 9700 | 3062 | 1550 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 163 | 256 | 163 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 80 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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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 16 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.










