
Surf Forecasts:
Waimea Rivermouth surf forecast from 26 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 29 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 29 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, S swell with 590 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 26 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s 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 Monday (Oct 26) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waimea Rivermouth in the next 16 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 29) at 11PM. 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 16s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 01) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 26th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 29th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 29th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waimea Rivermouth over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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 15 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 14 | S 12 | S 13 | S 14 |
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292 | 441 | 265 | 239 | 257 | 314 | 343 | 264 | 229 | 329 | 501 | 545 | 581 | 489 | 423 | 280 | 345 | 338 | 145 | 155 | 146 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:15PM0.27m | 4:48AM0.63m | 3:46PM0.23m | 5:36AM0.63m | 4:18PM0.20m | 6:30AM0.62m | 4:57PM0.17m | 7:31AM0.59m | 6:20PM0.15m | 8:37AM0.56m | 8:44PM0.15m | 9:44AM0.53m | 10:50PM0.20m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:48AM0.16m | 9:25PM-0.05m | 11:50AM0.16m | 9:58PM-0.05m | 1:07PM0.17m | 10:35PM-0.04m | 2:56PM0.17m | 11:17PM-0.01m | 4:49PM0.15m | 00:08AM0.04m | 5:34PM0.13m | 1:22AM0.09m | 6:03PM0.10m | 3:17AM0.14m | |||||||
6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | 6:05 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 11 | 1 | — | — | 5 | 6 | 13 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 28 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | NW 20 | NW 18 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 15 |
217 | 816 | 821 | 776 | 495 | 424 | 240 | 236 | 183 | 200 | 501 | 545 | 581 | 489 | 423 | 280 | 989 | 1652 | 1456 | 1091 | 1045 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 16 | S 15 | N 11 | N 9 | N 9 | NNE 9 | S 15 | NNE 9 | S 13 | S 16 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | S 13 | S 14 | NNW 20 | S 13 | NNE 6 |
610 | 441 | 269 | 171 | 130 | 106 | 343 | 121 | 229 | 329 | 149 | 111 | 113 | 103 | 90 | 84 | 345 | 338 | 596 | 155 | 28 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | N 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 16 | S 16 | NNE 9 | S 14 | NW 11 | S 13 | S 12 | NW 10 | NW 12 | NW 12 | SW 7 | NW 22 | NNE 8 | NNW 22 | S 12 | NNW 19 | S 14 |
292 | 112 | 265 | 239 | 257 | 314 | 141 | 264 | 121 | 166 | 102 | 35 | 39 | 38 | 13 | 372 | 76 | 408 | 145 | 319 | 146 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 7 | E 7 | — | — | E 3 | E 3 | E 4 | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 6 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 4 | E 4 | E 5 | ENE 4 | NE 8 | ENE 5 |
— | 16 | 8 | — | — | 5 | 3 | 10 | 16 | 34 | 50 | 6 | 52 | 49 | 42 | 17 | 24 | 21 | 31 | 64 | 69 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
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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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