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Waimarie surf break

Waimarie surfForecast / West Coast South Island / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Tuesday 16 Sep 2025 NZST
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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
13.2° 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 Tuesday (Sep 16) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waimarie in the next 12 days are 5.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 21) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Tue 16th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s
Best Surf 3PM (Tue 16th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s
Most Powerful12PM (Sun 21st Sep)16ft (5.0m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 55mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the NW by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat night, min 7°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
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Rating
(10 max)
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4
0
0
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3
2
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0
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4
3
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.4
W
2.3
W
2
W
2.3
W
3
WNW
4.5
WNW
3.5
WNW
3
WNW
3
WSW
3
W
3
W
2.3
W
1.7
W
1.4
WNW
3
NW
5
NW
4.5
NW
3
NW
1.9
WSW
1.8
WSW
2.2
WSW
Period(s) (?)1313121491111101513131211128111211131314
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)1945202019912107173347932737272247153341274715197236201287667865483771208516402138
Wind
(km/h)
15
WSW
10
WSW
5
NNE
20
NNW
25
NW
15
WSW
20
W
20
SW
10
SSE
5
NE
10
NNW
10
E
10
NNE
15
N
20
NNE
35
N
0
W
5
ESE
0
E
5
WNW
10
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		oncross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		ononcross-
on		cross-
off		glasscrossoffcross-
off		crosscross-
off		crossglassglassglassonoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:57PM
2.51
6:41AM
2.47
7:13PM
2.61
7:47AM
2.58
8:12PM
2.75
8:39AM
2.72
8:59PM
2.89
9:22AM
2.85
9:38PM
3.00
10:00AM
2.95
10:14PM
3.07
10:34AM
3.00
10:48PM
3.09
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:31AM
0.80
12:17AM
0.74
12:49PM
0.75
1:28AM
0.63
1:53PM
0.62
2:25AM
0.48
2:44PM
0.47
3:11AM
0.34
3:27PM
0.34
3:50AM
0.22
4:05PM
0.25
4:26AM
0.16
4:40PM
0.20
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Sunrise6:31--6:30--6:28--6:26--6:24--6:24--6:22--
Sunset-6:22--6:22--6:23--6:24--6:25--6:27--6:28-
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
mod rain
heavy rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
Rain (mm)
2133529633-----10371---1
Temp. °C1414131314141211911109111213131210121310
Feels °C (?)13131210109876876787712910118
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for West Coast South Island

  1. weather stationWind Update Wind reports 47 km away suggest it is still onshore at Waimarie (moderate winds from the WSW at WestportAeroAws). 2.6m 13s groundswell from the W which is too big for here.

    1 hour 14 minutes ago Waimarie
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47 km away, 1 h 14 min ago

22 km/h
WSW
0.0
13.2
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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