Waimarama surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 17s period, S swell with 1,342 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 13s period with ESE 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. 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 1.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waimarama over the next 16 days.
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