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Waimarama surfForecast / Hawkes Bay / New Zealand
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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
14.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Waimarama surf forecast from 2 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 8 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 8 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 10s period, S swell with 4,205 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 3 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period with ENE 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 Wednesday (Jun 03) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 4.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 08) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 07) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Wed 3rd Jun) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Mon 8th Jun) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Mon 8th Jun) | 15ft (4.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waimarama over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Tue morning, calm by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
ENE 8 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | SSW 11 | S 9 | S 10 | S 11 | SSW 10 | |
682 | 2508 | 490 | 339 | 275 | 164 | 90 | 65 | 26 | 37 | 64 | 102 | 362 | 190 | 70 | 42 | 39 | 817 | 2270 | 3962 | 725 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | |
High Tide | 7:11PM1.43m | 7:32AM1.32m | 7:55PM1.43m | 8:16AM1.30m | 8:38PM1.42m | 8:58AM1.28m | 9:20PM1.40m | 9:41AM1.26m | 10:02PM1.38m | 10:24AM1.25m | 10:44PM1.37m | 11:08AM1.25m | 11:28PM1.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:59PM0.27m | 1:33AM0.28m | 1:43PM0.27m | 2:18AM0.28m | 2:27PM0.28m | 3:02AM0.29m | 3:09PM0.29m | 3:45AM0.29m | 3:51PM0.30m | 4:27AM0.29m | 4:33PM0.30m | 5:09AM0.28m | 5:17PM0.30m | ||||||||
7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | |
— | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:52 | — | |
4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 |
11 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | S 9 | E 10 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | SE 9 |
4 | 1307 | 490 | 339 | 275 | 164 | 90 | 65 | 26 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 362 | 190 | 70 | 42 | 23 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 516 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 13 | S 12 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 5 | ENE 8 | S 20 | — | SSE 9 |
— | 3 | 3 | 16 | 32 | 28 | 45 | 35 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 44 | 39 | 9 | 6 | 8 | — | 314 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | E 13 | E 12 | S 12 | E 9 | SSW 13 | S 9 | S 13 | S 15 | E 10 | SSW 5 | SSW 11 | SE 15 | — | — | ESE 11 |
— | — | 3 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 39 | 8 | — | — | 87 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | NE 10 | — | — | SW 3 | SW 3 | — | NE 3 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | — | — | SSW 5 | — | S 9 | S 10 | S 11 | SSW 10 |
682 | 2508 | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | 25 | 37 | 64 | 102 | — | — | — | 18 | — | 817 | 2270 | 3962 | 725 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 163 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 54 | 63 | 82 | 63 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 163 | 2 | 164 | 0 |
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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.











