Waimarama surf break

Waimarama surfForecast / Hawkes Bay / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Tuesday 02 Jun 2026 NZST
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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
14.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Waimarama surf forecast from 2 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 8 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 8 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 10s period, S swell with 4,205 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 3 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period with ENE 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 Wednesday (Jun 03) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 4.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 08) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 07) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Wed 3rd Jun)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 8th Jun)13ft (4.0m) 10s
Most Powerful12PM (Mon 8th Jun)15ft (4.5m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Tue morning, calm by Wed afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun night).

Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
!
2
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
1
!
!
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
ENE
8
3.5
NE
10
1.6
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
10
1.2
ENE
10
1
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
0.7
ENE
9
0.7
NE
5
0.8
NE
5
1
NE
6
1.2
NE
6
1.5
ENE
9
1.1
NE
9
0.7
ENE
9
0.6
ENE
8
0.4
SSW
11
2.3
S
9
3.5
S
10
4
S
11
1.9
SSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
682
2508
490
339
275
164
90
65
26
37
64
102
362
190
70
42
39
817
2270
3962
725
Wind (km/h)
35
NE
15
N
10
WNW
10
S
0
SSE
5
W
10
NW
10
NNE
15
N
20
N
20
N
30
NNE
10
NNW
5
E
15
SSW
20
SW
5
NNE
35
SSW
15
W
30
SW
20
WSW
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
High Tide
7:11PM1.43m
7:32AM1.32m
7:55PM1.43m
8:16AM1.30m
8:38PM1.42m
8:58AM1.28m
9:20PM1.40m
9:41AM1.26m
10:02PM1.38m
10:24AM1.25m
10:44PM1.37m
11:08AM1.25m
11:28PM1.37m
Low Tide
12:59PM0.27m
1:33AM0.28m
1:43PM0.27m
2:18AM0.28m
2:27PM0.28m
3:02AM0.29m
3:09PM0.29m
3:45AM0.29m
3:51PM0.30m
4:27AM0.29m
4:33PM0.30m
5:09AM0.28m
5:17PM0.30m
light rain
rain showers
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clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
thunderstorm
mod rain
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:54
4:54
4:53
4:53
4:53
4:53
4:52
4
3
1
3
5
9
1
Temp °C
16
17
15
15
16
13
14
14
17
18
18
16
15
14
13
13
15
11
13
14
12
11
16
13
14
16
11
11
11
14
13
15
12
15
14
11
11
14
5
5
7
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
14
2.5
ENE
10
1.6
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
10
1.2
ENE
10
1
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
0.7
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.2
S
9
0.2
E
10
1.5
ENE
9
1.1
NE
9
0.7
ENE
9
0.6
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.2
E
10
0.3
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
10
1.8
SE
9
Energy kJ
4
1307
490
339
275
164
90
65
26
10
6
8
362
190
70
42
23
7
17
9
516
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.2
S
14
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
10
0.3
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
SW
12
0.2
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
11
0.4
S
5
0.2
ENE
8
0.1
S
20
1.4
SSE
9
Energy kJ
3
3
16
32
28
45
35
16
6
3
3
6
11
44
39
9
6
8
314
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.2
SSW
11
0.2
SSW
10
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
12
0.1
S
12
0.2
E
9
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
15
0.2
E
10
0.4
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
11
0.1
SE
15
0.6
ESE
11
Energy kJ
3
3
11
10
3
3
3
6
17
2
3
4
8
8
39
8
87
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
ENE
8
3.5
NE
10
0.4
SW
3
0.3
SW
3
0.4
NE
3
0.7
NE
5
0.8
NE
5
1
NE
6
1.2
NE
6
0.6
SSW
5
2.3
S
9
3.5
S
10
4
S
11
1.9
SSW
10
Energy kJ
682
2508
3
2
2
25
37
64
102
18
817
2270
3962
725
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
3
4
3
4
Distance (km)
163
54
0
0
0
0
2
2
54
63
82
63
2
3
0
0
0
163
2
164
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Hawkes Bay
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
1
3
3
3
4
3
3
4
1
4
6
5
7
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
7
5
5
5
9
8
7
9
9
9
7
7
8
7
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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.

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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