Waimea Rivermouth Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.95° N 159.67° W

Issued: 1 pm 26 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Waimea Rivermouth sea temperature is
26.1° C

Normal for this time of year

Waimea Rivermouth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Waimea Rivermouth surf forecast from 27 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 26 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 6s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 1 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, E swell with 428 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 26 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 6s period with E swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waimea Rivermouth this week:

The surf forecast for Waimea Rivermouth over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waimea Rivermouth in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 26th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 6s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 26th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 6s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 1st Jul)6ft (1.8m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waimea Rivermouth over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
3
2
3
3
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
E
8
0.5
S
13
1.5
E
8
2
E
7
1.7
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.6
E
8
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
1.5
E
7
1.2
E
8
1.3
E
8
0.6
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
1.6
E
8
1.7
E
7
1.5
E
8
1.3
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
358
89
262
419
354
275
305
269
228
225
243
168
191
137
84
118
73
326
311
249
201
Wind (km/h)
10
E
15
ENE
10
ENE
15
E
15
ENE
10
E
10
E
15
ENE
5
E
15
E
15
ENE
5
E
5
NNE
15
ENE
10
E
10
ENE
15
ENE
15
E
10
ENE
15
ENE
10
E
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
2:46PM0.54m
1:23AM0.15m
3:19PM0.55m
2:11AM0.14m
3:51PM0.55m
2:51AM0.14m
4:23PM0.55m
3:28AM0.15m
4:55PM0.55m
4:05AM0.15m
5:26PM0.55m
4:48AM0.16m
5:56PM0.53m
5:39AM0.17m
Low Tide
10:48PM0.14m
7:26AM-0.04m
11:12PM0.12m
8:02AM-0.05m
11:35PM0.12m
8:37AM-0.05m
00:00AM0.11m
9:12AM-0.05m
00:27AM0.11m
9:46AM-0.04m
00:55AM0.11m
10:20AM-0.01m
1:23AM0.10m
10:56AM0.03m
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thunderstorm
clear
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5:56
5:56
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
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7:24
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:25
7:25
7:25
7:25
 mm
1
2
1
1
Temp °C
26
25
26
26
25
26
26
25
26
26
25
26
27
25
26
27
25
26
26
25
26
Feels °C
27
26
26
27
26
27
27
26
28
28
26
28
29
28
28
29
26
27
27
26
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NE
8
0.6
NE
8
0.6
NE
8
0.6
SE
6
0.6
NE
8
0.6
NE
7
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
NNE
7
0.7
NE
8
0.7
NE
8
0.7
NE
8
0.8
NE
8
0.6
NE
8
0.6
NE
8
0.7
NE
8
0.6
NE
8
Energy kJ
60
50
48
31
45
44
206
269
228
225
167
145
35
59
64
65
73
46
46
57
46
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
9
0.5
S
13
0.5
SE
9
0.6
NE
8
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
S
18
0.6
NNE
7
0.5
NE
7
0.5
NE
7
0.6
NE
7
0.6
NE
7
0.6
NE
7
0.5
S
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SE
10
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
SE
9
0.6
SE
9
0.5
SE
9
0.5
SSW
17
Energy kJ
47
89
41
48
249
227
36
25
26
33
33
34
92
137
47
118
73
41
51
38
168
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
14
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SSW
13
0.6
S
20
0.4
SE
7
0.5
SE
10
0.6
SE
10
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
6
0.5
SE
9
0.5
SE
9
0.5
SE
9
0.5
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSE
9
0.5
SE
9
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
S
18
0.5
SE
9
Energy kJ
100
14
57
276
16
48
61
16
9
41
40
41
45
45
84
35
42
79
73
163
37
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.5
E
8
2
E
7
1.7
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.1
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.5
E
7
1.2
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.8
E
6
1.6
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.7
E
7
1.5
E
8
1.3
E
8
Energy kJ
358
265
262
419
354
275
305
177
142
193
243
168
191
191
280
212
349
326
311
249
201
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
6
0
0
6
0
0
6
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Kaua'i
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
4
2
4
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
9
8
5
6
6
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
6
7
5
5
7
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Information about the Waimea Rivermouth Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Waimea Rivermouth provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Waimea Rivermouth can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Waimea Rivermouth 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 (Waimea Rivermouth) 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 Waimea Rivermouth 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.

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