Waimea Rivermouth Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.95° N 159.67° W

Issued: 7 am 24 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 24 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 1 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, E swell with 470 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 24 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s 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 Wednesday (Jun 24) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 11AM. 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 Sunday (Jun 28) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Wed 24th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Best Surf 2PM (Wed 24th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 1st Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
1
2
3
2
1
3
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
18
1.4
E
7
0.7
SSW
16
1.9
E
7
1.6
E
7
0.5
S
14
1.9
E
7
1.5
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.5
E
8
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
1.5
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.9
E
7
1.8
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
322
413
203
266
321
250
106
388
266
299
387
363
291
206
269
228
302
259
253
381
367
Wind (km/h)
15
E
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
E
10
E
15
E
10
E
5
E
15
E
15
E
10
ENE
15
ENE
10
E
10
ENE
10
ENE
5
SE
10
ESE
15
ENE
10
E
5
NE
15
ENE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
1:34PM0.48m
11:18PM0.19m
2:11PM0.52m
00:24AM0.16m
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
Low Tide
9:24PM0.19m
6:16AM-0.02m
10:16PM0.16m
6:51AM-0.03m
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
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5:56
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:58
5:58
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7:24
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:25
 mm
1
Temp °C
27
27
25
26
26
25
26
26
25
26
27
25
26
26
25
26
27
25
27
27
26
Feels °C
28
28
24
27
27
25
27
27
26
26
28
26
26
26
26
28
29
27
29
29
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
NE
7
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
NNE
7
0.7
NE
8
0.7
NE
8
0.6
SE
9
0.6
NE
8
0.6
NE
8
0.6
NE
8
0.7
NE
8
0.6
NE
8
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
NE
8
0.8
NE
8
Energy kJ
322
413
56
266
62
60
59
62
53
49
48
58
46
206
269
228
225
167
145
46
71
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NNE
8
0.8
NNE
8
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
NE
7
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.6
NE
8
0.6
SE
9
0.6
SE
9
0.6
SE
9
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
S
18
0.6
SE
10
0.6
NE
8
0.5
NE
8
0.5
SE
9
0.6
NE
8
0.6
NE
7
0.6
SE
10
0.6
SSW
13
Energy kJ
62
71
203
53
196
54
42
46
53
53
51
249
227
61
46
28
41
37
34
58
137
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
9
0.5
SE
6
0.5
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.6
SE
9
0.6
S
14
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
20
0.6
S
20
0.5
SE
6
0.5
SE
10
0.6
NNE
8
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
6
0.5
NE
8
0.5
SE
9
0.5
SE
9
0.5
S
13
0.5
SE
10
Energy kJ
25
17
33
43
59
153
106
100
58
131
276
20
48
40
16
11
28
40
41
90
45
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
E
7
1.8
E
6
1.4
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.9
E
7
1.6
E
7
1.5
E
8
1.9
E
7
1.5
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.8
E
6
1.2
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.9
E
7
1.8
E
8
Energy kJ
193
260
179
184
321
250
258
388
266
299
387
363
291
206
190
302
259
253
381
367
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
3
2
1
3
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
Distance (km)
0
0
6
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Kaua'i
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
3
2
1
3
2
2
3
3
3
2
3
2
3
2
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
4
1
3
3
2
3
4
4
2
4
4
3
3
3
3
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
5
6
5
7
6
5
4
5
5
7
7
6
9
6
5
5
5
8
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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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