Surf Forecasts:
Waimarama surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 15s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 15s period, S swell with 2,446 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period with ESE 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 (Sep 08) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 2.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waimarama over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Waimarama’s got cooking over the next couple weeks.
Right now, we’re in a bit of a flat spell. Monday the 7th kicks off with only knee‑high slop – 1.0 ft from the SSW, period 10 seconds, but the wind’s a messy cross‑off at 16 mph and we’ve got moderate rain. No good. That low energy (25) tells you it’s barely moving. The water’s sitting at 54.5°F, which is about a degree and a half cooler than normal for this time of year – so a bit nippy.
Tuesday the 8th sees the swell push up to 9.8 ft out of the SE (period 9 sec) but it’s a raw, chunky beast with moderate breeze cross‑off winds. The combined energy jumps to 2257 – that’s serious power, but it’s too big for the beginners who usually love this spot, and the conditions are marginal. Afternoon drops to 7.5 ft but still messy. Not the day to paddle out.
Wednesday the 9th morning brings a nice change. Swell drops to 4.6 ft from the ESE, 8‑second period, and the wind goes glassy – only 3 mph from the SSE, barely a breath. The water smooths right out. Combined energy sits at 303 – moderate but clean. This is a surfable window, though the afternoon turns onshore and poor.
Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th are ordinary – small, choppy, cross‑shore winds. Not worth suiting up.
Saturday the 12th is a write‑off – rain showers, 1.3 ft short‑period junk. Sunday the 13th gets interesting
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | SSW 11 | S 9 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 20 | 604 | 717 | 1255 | 864 | 455 | 264 | 226 | 131 | 91 | 66 | 37 | 188 | 80 | 37 | 40 | 210 | 2446 | 1632 | 1241 | 779 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:36PM1.55m | 2:03AM1.44m | 2:35PM1.57m | 3:02AM1.45m | 3:33PM1.58m | 4:01AM1.46m | 4:30PM1.58m | 4:57AM1.48m | 5:24PM1.58m | 5:51AM1.49m | 6:17PM1.57m | 6:44AM1.50m | 7:08PM1.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:56PM0.14m | 8:15AM0.11m | 8:55PM0.13m | 9:14AM0.10m | 9:53PM0.11m | 10:12AM0.09m | 10:50PM0.09m | 11:09AM0.08m | 11:45PM0.08m | 12:05PM0.08m | 00:37AM0.07m | 12:58PM0.09m | 1:27AM0.09m | ||||||||
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 | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — |
mm | 10 | 9 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 16 | 14 | 11 |
Feels °C | 6 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | S 16 | SSW 14 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | S 6 | S 7 | SSW 11 | S 9 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 |
| kJ | 7 | 5 | 20 | 975 | 864 | 455 | 264 | 226 | 131 | 91 | 66 | 37 | 36 | 80 | 32 | 40 | 210 | 2446 | 1632 | 1241 | 779 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | NE 6 | NE 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SSW 19 | ESE 5 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | S 16 | ENE 12 | NE 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 20 | 6 | 3 | 19 | 31 | 26 | 35 | 21 | 22 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 72 | 17 | 29 | 9 | 195 | 30 | 23 | 7 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | — | — | SW 14 | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | S 8 | SSW 14 | ENE 14 | ESE 7 | SSW 14 | S 17 | ENE 9 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 |
| kJ | 5 | — | — | 8 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 37 | 19 | 32 | 37 | 22 | 8 | 25 | 23 | 6 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | S 6 | — | — | S 4 | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 |
| kJ | 47 | 604 | 717 | 1255 | 77 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 188 | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 109 | 116 | 164 | 37 | 136 | 0 | 0 | 82 | 0 | 0 | 55 | 61 | 21 | 61 | 2 | 61 | 82 | 0 | 19 | 37 | 0 |
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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).
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