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Waimarama Surf Forecast
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Waimarama surfForecast / Hawkes Bay / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 17 Aug 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waimarama this week:
The surf forecast for Waimarama over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 18) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waimarama in the next 12 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 20) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 18) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Mon 18th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Wed 20th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Wed 20th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waimarama over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, strong winds from the S by Tue night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 9 | 9 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 95 | 345 | 151 | 159 | 117 | 92 | 211 | 496 | 2999 | 1798 | 2649 | 2250 | 797 | 615 | 569 | 462 | 417 | 283 | 329 | 243 | 130 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | cross- off | on | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | glass | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 12:17AM 1.48 | 12:49PM 1.54 | 1:15AM 1.46 | 1:47PM 1.54 | 2:13AM 1.44 | 2:45PM 1.54 | 3:10AM 1.43 | 3:41PM 1.54 | 4:06AM 1.42 | 4:36PM 1.54 | 5:00AM 1.41 | 5:28PM 1.53 | 5:52AM 1.41 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:10PM 0.12 | 6:33AM 0.11 | 7:08PM 0.14 | 7:29AM 0.12 | 8:06PM 0.16 | 8:25AM 0.14 | 9:04PM 0.17 | 9:22AM 0.14 | 10:01PM 0.17 | 10:17AM 0.15 | 10:56PM 0.17 | 11:11AM 0.15 | 11:48PM 0.16 | ||||||||||
Sun 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | ||
| Sunset | 5:34 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | 12 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 8 | 1 | - | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Hawkes Bay
The wind is still offshore at Waimarama (fresh winds from the SSW at Te Mata Peak 15 km from Waimarama). 1.3m 8s swell from the ENE with a 0.6m 9s swell from the S and a 0.4m 19s long period groundswell, also from the S as well as a 0.4m 2s local chop, also from the SSW. 4 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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 12 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.
Waimarama is 25 km (16 miles) from the city of Hastings. If you plan a holiday in Hawkes Bay, look for hotels and other accommodation in Hastings. Hastings has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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