Waimarama Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's look at what’s coming our way for Waimarama over the next couple of weeks.

It’s gonna be a slow start. The first few days are pretty flat or just not happening. Sunday the 12th and Monday the 13th have some tiny swell, but the conditions are ordinary, so you’re not missing much. There’s a gap of almost no surf worth mentioning until we get towards the end of the week.

Things start to wake up on Thursday the 16th afternoon. The swell picks up to a clean 3ft from the ESE with a nice long 16-second period, and the wind is light and variable. The combined swell energy is moderate (398), and it’s looking clean. Not a standout, but a sign of better things.

Now, Friday the 17th is the real deal. Morning sees a clean 5ft groundswell from the ESE, 15-second period, and light cross-offshore winds. The energy is strong (1190). By the afternoon, it gets even better – the wind goes glassy, the swell bumps up to 6ft, and the energy is pumping (1318). This is easily the best session of the first week. Perfect conditions for a long Sunday session on your log or a step-up.

Saturday the 18th starts just as good, with a similar 5ft swell and clean conditions in the morning (energy 1145). But watch the afternoon – a strong southerly wind kicks up to 25 mph, so get your waves in early.

Things get big and tricky from here. Sunday the 19th brings a solid 7ft S swell with an 18-second period, and the combined energy is massive (3508). This is expert territory. The wind is light, but it’s cross-shore, so it won’t be perfect. Monday the 20th is cleaner with a lighter 5ft S swell and offshore wind, making for a good option.

The second week shows a real pulse of size. By Wednesday the 22nd afternoon, the swell jumps to 10ft from the E (2152 energy) with light cross-offshore winds. This is excellent for experienced surfers only, but it’s going to be a beast. Thursday the 23rd is just plain dangerous – 16ft to 18ft swell with strong winds. That’s a hard pass. Friday the 24th is still too big at 15ft to 16ft, even if the wind is favorable.

The tail end of the forecast, Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th, looks much more manageable for strong surfers. A clean 10ft E swell (2890 energy) with light offshore winds on Saturday morning, then an 8ft E swell with clean conditions on Sunday. Both days have great combined energy and glassy to clean winds. A solid way to end the run.

The standout weekend is definitely Friday the 17th through Saturday morning the 18th – that’s the window for the best combination of size, shape, and clean conditions.

The main break here is Waimarama, a beach and reef setup. It’s a consistent spot, so crowds are a possibility, especially on the good days. The water temp is 55°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so don’t forget a good suit.

Rusty

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