Waimarie surf break

Waimarie surfForecast / West Coast South Island / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 25 Dec 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
16.7° 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 Thursday (Dec 25) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 17s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waimarie in the next 12 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 26) 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 31) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Thu 25th Dec)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Best Surf 1PM (Thu 25th Dec)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 26th Dec)10ft (3.0m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 67mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
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Rating
(10 max)
2
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3
3
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
W
2.5
WNW
2.4
WNW
2.5
W
3
W
3
W
2.5
W
2.2
W
1.7
W
1.5
W
1.5
W
1.1
W
0.8
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.7
WSW
Period(s) (?)10101014151413121212121110109121117151413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)786132211983005414533762074148383361760729714190505625101234280181
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNW
20
NNW
15
NW
10
WNW
15
WNW
5
NW
5
NNW
10
W
10
ESE
5
NNW
10
NW
10
SE
10
SE
5
NE
15
SE
15
ESE
10
ESE
15
ESE
15
SSE
10
SW
10
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
on
oncross-
on
glassglassonoffglasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:43PM
2.81
3:08AM
2.66
3:28PM
2.77
3:57AM
2.61
4:18PM
2.73
4:52AM
2.58
5:16PM
2.69
5:55AM
2.58
6:21PM
2.69
7:01AM
2.63
7:29PM
2.74
8:07AM
2.74
8:36PM
2.84
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:01PM
0.46
9:17AM
0.53
9:48PM
0.49
10:06AM
0.58
10:41PM
0.51
11:03AM
0.62
11:40PM
0.53
12:05PM
0.63
12:43AM
0.52
1:12PM
0.59
1:48AM
0.46
2:19PM
0.48
2:52AM
0.37
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Sunrise5:56--5:56--5:56--5:58--5:58--5:58--6:00--
Sunset-9:06--9:07--9:07--9:07--9:07--9:07--9:07-
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
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light rain
part cloud
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light rain
rain showers
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Rain (mm)
411265615----1---31--2--
Temp. °C161615151512161613171715242416192114192016
Feels °C (?)141313131210141412151515212213161911171914
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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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