Surf Forecasts:
Waimarama surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, S swell with 1,104 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. 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 1.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waimarama over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. Things have been quiet, real quiet. We’ve got a gap of a few days with nothing worth paddling out for, so we're waiting on the ocean to wake up. The first sign of life comes Monday afternoon.
Monday 24 August afternoon sees a pulse of 6 ft south swell rolling in with a 13-second period, and the wind shifts cross-offshore from the west. That combo cleans things right up, and the combined wave energy jumps to 1066 – that's a strong, solid push of water. Waimarama is a beach and reef setup, fairly exposed to the south, so it’s handling this nicely. The water temp is about average for this time of year.
Tuesday 25 August morning is worth a look too. The swell drops to 3 ft but it’s still from the south, 12-second period, and we’ve got light cross-offshore winds from the west. Clean conditions, moderate energy of 320. It’s not the standout of the week, but it’s a solid morning session.
Now, the real standout lands on Tuesday 1 September morning. This is the one. A 6 ft south swell with a very long 17-second period. Combined energy is 1728 – that’s powerful, high-quality groundswell. Light cross-offshore wind from the northwest, clean as a whistle. This kind of long-period south swell can run a bit straight at beach breaks, but Waimarama’s reef setup should help. This is for experienced surfers – it’s got punch. Crowds are possible here at Waimarama, so be ready for company.
The afternoon of 1 September still holds 7 ft swell from the south, 14-second period, energy of 1711. The wind is cross-offshore but stronger – 16 mph from the west – so it’s clean but a bit more challenging.
We do see another spike in energy around Monday 7 September morning with a 5 ft south-southwest swell and a 13-second period, energy hitting 1170. The wind is light and cross-shore, but the conditions are described as marginal, so it’s not a clear call. Something to keep an eye on if you’re patient.
Overall, the pick of the whole 16-day window is Tuesday 1 September morning. Mark it.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the NNW by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | ESE 13 | SW 6 | SSW 7 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 17 | S 15 | S 13 | S 17 | S 17 | S 17 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 73 | 57 | 132 | 43 | 1104 | 498 | 228 | 151 | 73 | 154 | 115 | 125 | 368 | 861 | 919 | 565 | 401 | 233 | 163 | 114 | 73 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 1:44PM1.34m | 2:05AM1.26m | 2:32PM1.34m | 2:52AM1.26m | 3:20PM1.35m | 3:40AM1.26m | 4:07PM1.37m | 4:27AM1.27m | 4:53PM1.39m | 5:13AM1.30m | 5:38PM1.41m | 5:59AM1.32m | 6:23PM1.43m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:00PM0.35m | 8:14AM0.33m | 8:48PM0.35m | 9:01AM0.32m | 9:36PM0.34m | 9:48AM0.30m | 10:24PM0.32m | 10:35AM0.28m | 11:11PM0.29m | 11:23AM0.25m | 11:58PM0.25m | 12:10PM0.22m | 00:43AM0.22m | ||||||||
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 | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | NE 6 | SW 7 | SSW 7 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 17 | S 15 | S 13 | S 17 | S 17 | S 17 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 |
| kJ | 73 | 15 | 23 | 43 | 1104 | 498 | 228 | 151 | 73 | 154 | 115 | 125 | 368 | 861 | 919 | 565 | 401 | 233 | 163 | 114 | 73 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | S 10 | ESE 13 | SSW 10 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | S 16 | SSW 14 | S 9 | S 9 | S 17 | S 11 | E 11 | ESE 11 | SE 12 | SE 15 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 5 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 34 | 50 | 33 | 30 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 48 | 41 | 43 | 24 | 93 | 88 | 10 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 59 | 28 | 7 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 19 | ESE 13 | NE 6 | ESE 13 | — | NNE 4 | NE 4 | ESE 13 | S 18 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | — | — | SE 16 | SE 12 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 |
| kJ | 7 | 57 | 5 | 33 | — | 1 | 3 | 16 | 58 | 33 | 33 | 14 | 13 | — | — | 9 | 6 | 18 | 17 | 27 | 24 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | W 3 | SW 6 | — | — | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | WSW 3 | — | WSW 5 | NE 10 | NNE 3 | — | — | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 22 | 4 | 132 | — | — | 4 | 6 | 2 | — | 10 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 22 | 42 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 61 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 61 | 0 | 2 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 61 | 2 | 2 | 61 | 2 |
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