Waimarama Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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