Waimarama Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s coming up for Waimarama.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first decent opportunity doesn’t show up until Monday the 10th of August, with surfable waves but very ordinary conditions. The water is sitting at 53°F which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so don’t forget the extra rubber.

The real standout starts to build on Tuesday the 11th. We’ve got a 3ft swell from the SSE with a period of 12 seconds, and the wind is blowing clean offshore from the SW. That’s a lovely combo for a beach and reef setup like this. The wave energy is moderate (614), and the breaks should be clean and well-shaped. Tuesday afternoon holds up too, with a 4ft swell and light cross-offshore breeze. This is the best on offer in the first week.

The middle of the week gets messy. Wednesday through Friday are a write-off – onshore winds, short period slop, and poor conditions. A couple of days to sit out.

We pick up again on Saturday the 15th with a small 3ft swell from the ENE, but it’s clean with offshore wind. Not huge, but rideable. Sunday the 16th sees the swell bump up to 5ft from the S, and by the afternoon the wind is offshore and clean. The wave energy is still moderate (341), but the quality is on the up.

Monday the 17th is a solid call: 5ft from the S at 10 seconds, light offshore or cross-offshore wind, clean conditions all day. Wave energy is moderate (557). This is a good, fun day for intermediate surfers.

Then things get serious. By Wednesday the 19th of August, the swell jumps to 12ft from the SSW with a period of 11 seconds. The wind is strong offshore, but the wave energy is massive (5211). This is expert-only territory. The break is going to be handling a lot of power, and it’s predicted to be too big for this spot. If you’re not a pro, stay on the sand.

Thursday the 20th is still big (8ft to 10ft), with fresh offshore winds, but the energy is still very strong (2236-3061). Only for the experienced.

The real highlight for the deep crew is Friday the 21st of August. A 10ft swell from the S, with a very long period of 15 seconds. That’s a groundswell with serious push. The wind is offshore, and the wave energy is extreme (3523). This is excellent surf, but only for expert surfers who know how to handle a wave that size with that much period. The afternoon drops to 8ft, still with a long 14-second period and offshore wind. Still a heavy session.

Saturday the 22nd brings it back down to a more manageable 5ft from the S at 11 seconds, with gentle offshore wind. Wave energy is moderate (715). This is a good day for the average surfer to get back out there.

The outlook wraps up on Sunday the 23rd with a 4ft to 5ft S swell, clean conditions in the morning, and a late afternoon pulse of long-period swell (15 seconds) that pushes the energy up to 1526. Something to keep an eye on.

Crowds are possible at Waimarama when it’s clean, so get out early if you can.

Rusty.

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