Waimarama Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.83° S 177.00° E

Waimarama Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 30 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Waimarama sea temperature is
12.6° C
0.9° 

Waimarama surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Waimarama surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with 8,275 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s 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 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sat 1st Aug)13ft (4.0m) 12s
Best Surf 6PM (Sat 1st Aug)13ft (4.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 4th Aug)15ft (4.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waimarama over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu for your local stretch.

We’ve got a solid run of surf coming up at Waimarama, but the first few days are a mixed bag. The water temp is sitting at a pretty standard 55°F for this time of year, so nothing wild there.

Kicking off on Thursday the 30th, we’ve got some clean morning waves with a 5ft swell running out of the ESE. The wind is a light cross-offshore, so it’s rideable, but the wave energy is only moderate (601). The afternoon gets a bit sloppy with a cross-on breeze, so the morning is your window.

Friday the 31st sees the swell back off a touch, with 3ft in the morning, but the cross-shore wind is going to put a bit of chop on it. The afternoon cleans up with a cross-offshore breeze, but the wave size is down, so it’s more of a cruise.

Now, the first real standout is Saturday the 1st of August. A fresh offshore wind from the southwest is blowing, and we’ve got a solid 8ft S swell pumping in the morning, building to 10ft by the afternoon. The wave energy is strong (1632 morning, 1913 afternoon), but at over 8ft, this is expert territory only. It’s clean and powerful, so if you’ve got the skills and the balls, that afternoon session is where it’s at.

Sunday the 2nd is the true highlight of this first week. We’re looking at a 10ft SSE groundswell in the morning, easing to 8ft by the afternoon. The wind is light and cross-offshore, with near-glass in the afternoon. The wave energy is massive (2364 morning, 1701 afternoon) and the water will be clean. This is a day for experienced surfers to get amped about—big, powerful sets with long gaps between them. The swell direction and period are working well for the point breaks and reefs.

Monday the 3rd drops off again, with smaller 5ft SSE swell and a cross-shore breeze. Not much to write home about. The swell builds a bit through the week, but the next big call is on Tuesday the 5th. We’ve got a 8ft S swell with offshore winds all day. Clean, solid, and very good conditions for the experienced crew.

The second week kicks off with a major pulse. On Tuesday the 11th of August, a fresh 7ft NE swell arrives with a good offshore wind. The wave energy is strong (1300) and it’ll be clean. This is promising but a little further out, so keep an eye on it.

Wednesday the 12th looks even better. A 10ft ENE swell hits in the afternoon, and the wind goes glassy. The energy is huge (2073) and the conditions will be absolutely pristine—those long-period waves will be a dream. But it’s big, so again, experts only.

Thursday the 13th gets even bigger—a 13ft ENE swell in the morning. That’s huge. The wind is light cross-shore, but the size is too much for most spots. Friday the 14th is the peak with an 18ft ENE groundswell and a strong offshore wind. The energy here is extreme (8362). This is a monster swell, and honestly, the setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing unless you’re on a big-wave gun and know exactly what you’re doing.

So, to sum it up: Sunday the 2nd of August and Wednesday the 12th of August are your standout days for a big, clean, powerful swell. The first one is more immediate and reliable, the second is a long-range promise that could be epic.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu morning, fresh winds from the W by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 5°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the W by Mon night).

Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
ESE
12
1.3
ESE
11
1.1
ESE
11
0.9
ESE
11
0.8
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11
0.6
E
11
2.5
S
10
3
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11
3
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13
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SSE
12
2.5
SSE
12
2.1
SSE
11
1.6
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10
1.1
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13
0.9
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12
3
S
16
4.5
SSW
14
3
S
13
2.5
S
12
2.5
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12
2.2
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12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
521
394
314
202
161
82
1432
1736
3371
2354
1671
990
521
404
228
4757
8275
2641
1857
1836
1369
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
10
N
25
N
15
NW
25
W
35
W
25
SW
30
SW
20
WSW
15
W
5
SSE
10
WNW
10
NW
25
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40
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25
SSW
25
SSW
20
SW
20
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15
SSW
10
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Wind State
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High Tide
6:12PM1.42m
6:31AM1.30m
6:55PM1.43m
7:15AM1.31m
7:38PM1.43m
7:59AM1.32m
8:21PM1.43m
8:43AM1.33m
9:04PM1.43m
9:28AM1.36m
9:49PM1.43m
10:15AM1.39m
10:37PM1.43m
Low Tide
11:56AM0.26m
00:32AM0.28m
12:41PM0.25m
1:17AM0.26m
1:26PM0.24m
2:01AM0.24m
2:11PM0.23m
2:44AM0.22m
2:56PM0.23m
3:27AM0.21m
3:42PM0.22m
4:11AM0.20m
4:30PM0.21m
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7:11
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5:17
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
10
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1
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11
9
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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.

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