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Waimarie surfForecast / West Coast South Island / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Monday 19 Jan 2026 NZDT
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Waimarie surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Waimarie sea temperature is
18.0° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waimarie this week:

The surf forecast for Waimarie over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 19) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waimarie in the next 12 days are 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 24) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jan 19) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 19th Jan)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 23rd Jan)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 24th Jan)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sun
25
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
1
1
0
2
1
0
2
2
0
3
0
0
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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.6
W
0.7
W
0.9
WSW
2.3
WSW
3
WSW
4
W
3.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
3
WSW
3
WSW
2.5
WSW
Period(s) (?)11111111111113131222202018169121211111110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1158482841158119514212916629637352227851382461933433034243219391322
Wind
(km/h)
10
ESE
5
SE
10
W
10
ESE
5
ESE
10
W
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
WNW
10
ESE
15
SSE
15
SSW
5
SSE
25
WSW
20
WSW
10
NE
5
S
5
WSW
10
NE
5
W
10
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offglassonoffoffoncross-
off		cross-
off		oncross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		glassononcross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
off		glasson
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:32PM
2.80
11:51AM
2.93
12:10AM
2.88
12:28PM
3.01
12:46AM
2.93
1:04PM
3.06
1:23AM
2.94
1:40PM
3.07
2:01AM
2.92
2:19PM
3.03
2:42AM
2.87
3:00PM
2.96
3:27AM
2.79
3:48PM
2.86
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:41AM
0.40
6:03PM
0.35
6:17AM
0.31
6:40PM
0.26
6:54AM
0.26
7:17PM
0.21
7:31AM
0.24
7:55PM
0.20
8:09AM
0.27
8:35PM
0.23
8:51AM
0.33
9:19PM
0.30
9:37AM
0.43
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sun
25
Sunrise-6:20--6:20--6:22--6:22--6:24--6:26--6:26-
Sunset--9:04--9:02--9:02--9:01--9:00--9:00--9:00
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C141919142020162122181820181615141414131717
Feels °C (?)131516131718152021181719191312121312111515
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Information about the Waimarie Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Waimarie provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Waimarie can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Waimarie 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 (Waimarie) 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 Waimarie 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.

Are you planning a holiday in West Coast South Island? If you are looking for accommodation near Waimarie, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in West Coast South Island, consider staying in Nelson which is 109 km (68 miles) away.

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