Waimarama Surf Break

Waimarama Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 39.83° S 177.00° E

Issued: 11 am 30 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Waimarama sea temperature is
13.3° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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


Waimarama surf forecast from 30 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 30 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 15s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, S swell with 940 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 30 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 15s period with S 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 (Jun 30) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waimarama in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Tue 30th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s
Best Surf 6PM (Tue 30th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s
Most Powerful 9PM (Mon 6th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
0
2
2
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
S
19
1.5
S
16
1.3
S
14
1.2
S
13
1.2
S
12
1.5
E
11
1.4
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.4
E
12
1.3
E
12
1.2
E
11
1.3
ENE
11
0.9
E
11
1.7
NE
6
1
NE
7
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
10
2
S
6
2.5
SSE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1988
1106
701
499
434
515
416
345
352
424
581
469
348
415
178
233
104
100
74
322
843
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
10
ESE
10
WSW
10
W
5
NE
10
WNW
5
NW
10
NNE
10
WNW
5
WNW
10
NNE
10
WNW
20
NNW
30
N
20
NNW
20
N
15
NE
25
NNE
30
NE
45
NE
45
ENE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
5:58PM1.42m
6:17AM1.31m
6:42PM1.42m
7:02AM1.30m
7:26PM1.43m
7:45AM1.29m
8:09PM1.42m
8:28AM1.28m
8:50PM1.41m
9:11AM1.28m
9:32PM1.40m
9:55AM1.28m
10:15PM1.40m
Low Tide
11:42AM0.28m
00:18AM0.30m
12:28PM0.27m
1:04AM0.29m
1:12PM0.26m
1:49AM0.28m
1:56PM0.26m
2:33AM0.27m
2:39PM0.26m
3:15AM0.27m
3:22PM0.27m
3:57AM0.26m
4:05PM0.27m
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
mod rain
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:57
4:57
4:58
4:58
4:59
4:59
5:00
 mm
2
7
4
4
13
Temp °C
11
12
11
12
12
11
11
11
11
10
11
10
14
14
13
15
14
13
13
14
13
Feels °C
7
9
10
10
9
8
8
7
9
8
8
7
8
8
9
11
12
9
7
5
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
S
19
1.5
E
9
1.6
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.5
E
11
1.4
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.4
E
12
1.3
E
12
1.2
E
11
1.3
ENE
11
0.9
E
11
1.1
NE
7
0.7
E
10
0.9
NE
7
0.6
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
9
Energy kJ
1988
388
479
363
363
515
416
345
352
424
581
469
348
415
178
106
100
67
74
96
71
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
E
9
1.5
S
16
1.3
S
14
1.2
S
13
1.2
S
12
0.8
S
11
0.7
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
S
8
0.3
S
8
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.8
E
10
0.1
S
17
0.7
E
10
0.5
ENE
6
0.1
S
21
0.2
S
19
Energy kJ
440
1106
701
499
434
143
98
67
23
23
11
4
4
3
3
127
6
100
21
9
28
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
7
0.7
SSE
7
0.6
S
15
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
22
0.2
SSW
21
0.4
SSW
19
Energy kJ
61
51
155
106
96
33
6
5
5
5
5
9
43
140
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
3
0.7
NE
4
1.3
NE
5
1.1
NE
6
1.7
NE
6
1
NE
7
0.6
S
4
2
S
6
2.5
SSE
8
Energy kJ
4
21
90
108
233
104
9
322
843
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
4
3
Distance (km)
21
37
0
0
82
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
2
54
54
58
58
58
162
242
163
Best forecast wave conditions in Hawkes Bay
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
4
4
7
8
9
9
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
6
9
6
5
7
5
7
5
5
5
9
8
9
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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