
Surf Forecasts:
Waimea Rivermouth surf forecast from 29 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 2 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 6 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 421 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 2 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period with SSW 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 (Oct 02) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 5s. 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 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 06) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 11s period and expected on Monday (Oct 05) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 2nd Oct) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Fri 2nd Oct) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 6th Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waimea Rivermouth over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 1 | Friday 2 | Saturday 3 | Sunday 4 | Monday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SW 10 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SE 5 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 20 | S 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
588 | 184 | 225 | 199 | 109 | 73 | 67 | 57 | 119 | 127 | 74 | 129 | 37 | 101 | 103 | 198 | 262 | 337 | 404 | 372 | 341 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:41PM0.28m | 6:43AM0.56m | 4:56PM0.23m | 7:48AM0.55m | 9:05AM0.54m | 10:25AM0.54m | 10:29PM0.16m | 11:34AM0.55m | 00:05AM0.21m | 12:29PM0.55m | 1:02AM0.28m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 12:29PM0.20m | 11:05PM0.01m | 2:08PM0.23m | 11:41PM0.02m | 00:27AM0.04m | 1:38AM0.08m | 7:14PM0.15m | 3:30AM0.10m | 7:28PM0.12m | 5:10AM0.11m | 7:47PM0.10m | ||||||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 6:28 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | S 6 | WSW 8 | SSW 12 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | N 7 | NNW 11 |
588 | 184 | 194 | 136 | 73 | 71 | 30 | 47 | 119 | 81 | 83 | 78 | 56 | 101 | 103 | 97 | 97 | 337 | 404 | 74 | 303 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | WSW 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | S 5 | S 5 | SSW 13 | W 8 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | S 19 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
173 | 171 | 162 | 121 | 82 | 73 | 67 | 37 | 69 | 28 | 20 | 129 | 33 | 55 | 35 | 33 | 262 | 121 | 187 | 372 | 341 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 12 | NW 11 | NNW 11 | SSE 13 | NW 10 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | W 8 | SSW 13 | W 8 | W 8 | SSW 11 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | S 20 | NNE 8 | S 12 | N 6 | NNW 12 | S 11 |
93 | 59 | 46 | 64 | 25 | 49 | 61 | 57 | 33 | 127 | 49 | 35 | 37 | 20 | 22 | 198 | 35 | 95 | 34 | 174 | 35 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | — | S 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | — | — | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | ENE 5 | E 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 |
443 | 145 | 225 | 199 | 109 | 54 | — | 29 | 21 | 72 | 74 | — | — | 40 | 48 | 31 | 38 | 19 | 15 | 44 | 26 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 149 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 3 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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