Waimarama Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.83° S 177.00° E

Waimarama Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 31 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Waimarama sea temperature is
12.5° C
1.0° 

Waimarama surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Waimarama surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with 6,646 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period with SE 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waimarama in the next 16 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sat 1st Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Best Surf 6PM (Sat 1st Aug)13ft (4.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 9AM (Tue 4th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waimarama over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty.

Right now, we’ve got a bit of a flat start at Waimarama. The first couple of days are nothing to write home about—Friday the 31st and Saturday the 1st are either tiny or blown out, so don’t bother paddling out just yet. The water temp’s sitting at 55°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so grab a thick wetsuit.

Things start to wake up on Sunday the 2nd. That morning, we’ve got a solid 8ft swell from the south, period hanging around 11 seconds, and a light cross-offshore wind from the west. It’s clean, the combined energy’s got some punch (1610), and it’s excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon glass off is a treat—7ft south swell with glassy conditions and a slight air. This is the first real standout of the window. The break is fairly exposed to the swell and consistent, so you’ll get your share. Crowds can be a thing here sometimes, so keep an eye out.

Monday the 3rd drops back to smaller 4ft surf with a cross-offshore breeze—still clean, but nothing special.

Now, Tuesday the 4th is a big one, and it comes with a warning. We’re looking at a 13ft swell from the SSW with a very long period of 14 seconds. That’s serious groundswell energy—9,092 combined energy—and it’s blowing offshore in the morning. However, this is way too big for Waimarama. It’s really only for experts, and even then, it might be too much. The barreling potential is there, but it’s a beast. The afternoon stays big at 12ft, still clean, but again, only for the brave.

Wednesday the 5th pulls back to a more manageable 8ft from the south, period 13 seconds, with a moderate offshore breeze. The combined energy is still strong (1985), and conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. This is your second standout—solid, clean, and powerful without being scary.

Thursday the 6th drops to 4ft with cross-offshore wind, and Friday the 7th has glassy 3ft surf in the morning. Both are okay for a cruise, but not firing.

After that, there’s a gap from Saturday the 8th through Monday the 10th where the surf gets small and messy—onshore winds and short-period junk. Not worth the paddle.

Things flip again on Tuesday the 11th. A 10ft swell from the ENE, period 9 seconds, with a moderate offshore from the SSW. The energy’s strong (1418), and it’s excellent for experienced surfers. This is another standout, especially if you want a different direction. The afternoon gets a bit windier but still clean.

Wednesday the 12th keeps the good run going: 8ft ENE swell, period 11 seconds, offshore wind, and strong energy (1686). Excellent conditions. Thursday the 13th stays nice with 7ft ENE swell and clean cross-offshore breeze. These days are all solid options for the experienced crew.

From Friday the 14th onward, the wind turns onshore and the quality drops. The surf’s still there but it’s choppy and messy, so pick your windows carefully.

Best on offer: Sunday the 2nd for the glassy south swell, and Wednesday the 5th for the powerful but manageable offshore conditions. If you’re an expert and want size, Tuesday the 4th will test you, but respect the ocean.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri night, calm by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 5°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds.

Friday
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Saturday
1
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ESE
11
0.8
ESE
11
0.6
E
11
3
S
10
3
S
11
4
SSW
12
2.3
S
11
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11
1.7
SSE
11
1.3
SSE
10
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10
0.9
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12
4
SSW
14
3.5
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14
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14
2.3
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13
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12
2.2
S
12
1.3
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12
1.4
SSE
10
1.3
SSE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
202
161
82
2000
2079
4473
1288
935
698
314
200
251
6646
4770
2528
1811
1170
1401
464
418
314
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
25
W
35
W
30
SW
35
SSW
15
WSW
10
W
5
WSW
10
WNW
10
NW
25
W
35
WSW
25
SW
10
SSW
25
SW
20
WSW
15
SSW
10
WSW
10
W
10
E
5
WNW
Wind State
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cross-off
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High Tide
6:55PM1.43m
7:15AM1.31m
7:38PM1.43m
7:59AM1.32m
8:21PM1.43m
8:43AM1.33m
9:04PM1.43m
9:28AM1.36m
9:49PM1.43m
10:15AM1.39m
10:37PM1.43m
11:05AM1.43m
11:27PM1.43m
Low Tide
12:41PM0.25m
1:17AM0.26m
1:26PM0.24m
2:01AM0.24m
2:11PM0.23m
2:44AM0.22m
2:56PM0.23m
3:27AM0.21m
3:42PM0.22m
4:11AM0.20m
4:30PM0.21m
4:56AM0.18m
5:21PM0.20m
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5:19
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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 16 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.

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