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Waimarama surf break

Waimarama surfForecast / Hawkes Bay / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Sunday 11 Jan 2026 NZDT
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Waimarama surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Waimarama sea temperature is
19.1° C
 (Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (Jan 13) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waimarama in the next 12 days are 1.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jan 12) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 13th Jan)8ft (2.4m) 7s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 13th Jan)8ft (2.4m) 7s
Most Powerful 7AM (Tue 13th Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waimarama over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
E
0.3
E
0.2
SSW
0.5
NE
0.4
SSW
1.4
S
1.4
S
1.1
S
1.6
ENE
0.9
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.3
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.5
NE
Period(s) (?)8712715111211810101099813131112119
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)10913237749958428927015912590855936343422484339
Wind
(km/h)
15
NW
25
WNW
20
NNW
25
SSW
25
SE
15
ENE
30
NNE
35
NE
5
W
5
N
15
SE
5
NW
10
NE
15
NE
5
WNW
5
SSE
15
S
5
W
10
NE
15
ENE
5
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off		crosscross-
off		crossonononcross-
off		glasscrosscrossononcross-
off		glasscross-
off		glassoncross-
on		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:46PM
1.40
1:17AM
1.35
1:35PM
1.35
2:05AM
1.33
2:23PM
1.31
2:53AM
1.33
3:11PM
1.28
3:40AM
1.33
3:58PM
1.27
4:26AM
1.35
4:45PM
1.28
5:13AM
1.37
5:32PM
1.29
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:06PM
0.21
7:27AM
0.28
7:51PM
0.26
8:16AM
0.32
8:37PM
0.29
9:04AM
0.35
9:22PM
0.31
9:53AM
0.35
10:08PM
0.32
10:41AM
0.35
10:55PM
0.31
11:29AM
0.34
11:41PM
0.29
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunrise5:54--5:56--5:56--5:58--6:00--6:01--6:01--
Sunset-8:42--8:42--8:42--8:40--8:40--8:40--8:39-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C333325201717191919191918192019211918202019
Feels °C (?)292821151215151419191618181921221819202020
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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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