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Waimarie surf break

Waimarie surfForecast / West Coast South Island / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 19 Oct 2025 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
14.1° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Sunday (Oct 19) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waimarie in the next 12 days are 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 21) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 23) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 19th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 15s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 19th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 15s
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 21st Oct)13ft (4.0m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 86mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon night, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the NW by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the NNW by Thu afternoon).

Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Sat
25
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Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
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4
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0
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0
2
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
WSW
2
WSW
1.9
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.4
WSW
1.8
WSW
3
W
4
WNW
4
W
3.5
W
3.5
W
3.5
W
2.5
W
2.1
WSW
3
NW
4
WNW
3.5
W
3
W
1.9
WSW
1.5
WSW
2.3
W
Period(s) (?)1615151414131312151515151514811111110117
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)186617491602248821901179259947806943513757354652311417041058367534302261763503569
Wind
(km/h)
20
N
15
WSW
20
WSW
5
ESE
10
NNW
15
NNE
25
N
30
NW
10
WNW
10
W
15
W
10
WSW
10
ENE
20
N
35
NNW
10
SW
10
WSW
20
SW
15
SW
20
W
15
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoncross-
on		offcrosscross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		onononcross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		onon
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:56AM
2.79
10:10PM
2.89
10:31AM
2.88
10:45PM
2.95
11:04AM
2.94
11:18PM
2.98
11:36AM
2.97
11:51PM
2.97
12:09PM
2.96
12:24AM
2.91
12:42PM
2.90
12:58AM
2.83
1:17PM
2.81
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:44AM
0.39
4:00PM
0.42
4:21AM
0.31
4:37PM
0.35
4:56AM
0.25
5:12PM
0.30
5:29AM
0.24
5:45PM
0.30
6:02AM
0.28
6:19PM
0.34
6:35AM
0.35
6:54PM
0.42
7:10AM
0.46
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Sat
25
Sunrise-6:37--6:35--6:35--6:33--6:31--6:30--6:28-
Sunset--7:55--7:58--7:59--8:00--8:00--8:01--8:02
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
heavy rain
heavy rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
rain showers
light rain
heavy rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
Rain (mm)
301---2252442--2316921-34
Temp. °C13121281213151515121413151616151312111212
Feels °C (?)1097591010111411101012131111107789
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for West Coast South Island

  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still cross-on at Waimarie (light winds from the NW at WestportAeroAws 47 km from Waimarie). 2.5m 15s groundswell from the WSW with a 2.5m 12s groundswell from the WNW. 2 swells combining so expect closeout sets.

    1 hour 19 minutes ago Waimarie
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47 km away, 1 h 19 min ago

17 km/h
NW
0.0
14.1
Air / Water (°C)
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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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