Waimarama surf break

Waimarama surfForecast / Hawkes Bay / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 11 Dec 2025 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
18.3° C
(Which is 1.8°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 Friday (Dec 12) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waimarama in the next 12 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 18) at 1AM. 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 5s period and expected on Friday (Dec 12) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 12th Dec)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 18th Dec)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 18th Dec)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the S by Fri afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the NE by Tue afternoon).

Thu
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
1.7
S
1.4
S
1.1
SSE
1
SSE
0.8
S
0.6
S
0.6
ENE
1.2
NE
0.9
ENE
1
ENE
1.3
ENE
0.9
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.4
NE
1.6
ENE
2.5
NE
1.3
ENE
Period(s) (?)1099777888855576687687
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)164127962551781211177245487047491686081232173197717168
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
10
SW
35
SSW
35
S
15
SSW
20
S
20
SSE
5
WNW
10
NE
25
ENE
10
NNE
10
NE
25
NE
10
WNW
15
NNE
30
NE
10
NNW
25
NE
15
N
10
W
5
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
glassonononononcross-
off
cross-
on
oncrossoncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:04AM
1.42
12:28PM
1.51
12:59AM
1.38
1:20PM
1.44
1:52AM
1.34
2:10PM
1.37
2:42AM
1.32
2:59PM
1.33
3:31AM
1.32
3:47PM
1.30
4:17AM
1.33
4:34PM
1.29
5:02AM
1.36
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:15AM
0.15
6:51PM
0.14
7:08AM
0.21
7:41PM
0.18
7:59AM
0.26
8:29PM
0.23
8:50AM
0.30
9:15PM
0.26
9:40AM
0.33
10:00PM
0.28
10:28AM
0.34
10:45PM
0.30
11:16AM
0.33
Thu
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Sunrise--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37
Sunset8:31--8:32--8:34--8:35--8:35--8:36--8:37--
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
heavy rain
rain showers
cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C171617161415151415161517171720222019161616
Feels °C (?)15171191010111213121215131815191815151415
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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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