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Waimarama Surf Forecast
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Waimarama surfForecast / Hawkes Bay / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 19 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
14.7° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 Wednesday (May 20) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waimarama in the next 16 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 20th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Tue 26th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 26th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waimarama over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | NE 5 | ESE 12 | NE 6 | S 11 | SSE 10 | NE 10 | S 14 | S 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | S 15 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | ENE 11 | |
88 | 62 | 74 | 43 | 21 | 19 | 14 | 11 | 20 | 33 | 28 | 132 | 209 | 371 | 443 | 743 | 980 | 710 | 517 | 432 | 412 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | |
High Tide | 7:39PM1.73m | 8:06AM1.59m | 8:35PM1.73m | 9:03AM1.57m | 9:32PM1.71m | 10:01AM1.53m | 10:29PM1.66m | 10:58AM1.49m | 11:25PM1.60m | 11:56AM1.44m | 00:21AM1.53m | 12:53PM1.40m | 1:15AM1.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:02AM-0.01m | 2:20PM-0.02m | 3:00AM-0.01m | 3:17PM-0.00m | 3:57AM0.01m | 4:14PM0.03m | 4:54AM0.04m | 5:11PM0.08m | 5:49AM0.07m | 6:07PM0.13m | 6:44AM0.12m | 7:02PM0.18m | 7:36AM0.16m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 |
 | 5:02 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:59 | — | 4:58 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 5 | |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 4 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SSE 10 | S 5 | S 14 | S 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | S 15 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 |
 kJ | 88 | 62 | 74 | 43 | 16 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 33 | 9 | 132 | 209 | 371 | 443 | 743 | 980 | 710 | 517 | 432 | 331 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | S 12 | S 11 | NE 8 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 13 | S 11 | S 10 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | SSE 16 |
| kJ | 13 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 21 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 20 | 18 | 28 | 35 | 172 | 121 | 104 | 421 | 431 | 366 | 275 | 230 | 87 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ESE 13 | ENE 9 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSW 4 | S 9 | NE 13 | SE 11 | SE 12 | S 13 | SE 10 | E 11 | S 20 | ENE 4 | ENE 6 | S 16 |
| kJ | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 7 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 44 | 4 | 5 | 83 | 4 | 2 | 194 | 12 | 43 | 129 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | NE 3 | NE 5 | ENE 4 | — | NE 5 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | — | — | E 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 6 | ENE 11 |
| kJ | 12 | 2 | 7 | 4 | — | 19 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 12 | 20 | 23 | 87 | 412 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 82 | 2 | 2 | 82 | 61 | 190 | 61 | 111 | 111 | 63 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 54 | 54 | 2 | 80 | 2 | 55 |
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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.
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