Waimea Rivermouth Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.95° N 159.67° W

Issued: 1 pm 27 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Waimea Rivermouth sea temperature is
25.9° 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 28 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 28 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 4 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 20s period, S swell with 485 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 28 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s 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 Sunday (Jun 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 8s. 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 0.8m 20s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 04) 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 1.9m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 28) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 28th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 28th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 4th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 20s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Sat
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
2
1
3
2
2
2
1
1
3
1
1
3
2
2
2
2
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.5
E
8
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
1.6
E
7
1.6
E
7
1.3
E
8
1.2
E
8
0.6
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
15
1.7
E
8
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
1.9
E
7
1.2
E
8
0.5
SSW
17
0.6
SSW
17
1.1
E
8
0.7
S
21
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
367
313
241
277
269
228
276
279
191
163
139
84
393
73
79
388
168
168
216
147
445
Wind (km/h)
15
E
15
ENE
10
E
10
E
15
ENE
10
ESE
10
E
15
ENE
5
ENE
10
ENE
10
ENE
10
E
10
E
15
ENE
10
E
5
ENE
10
ENE
10
E
5
ENE
10
E
10
E
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
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
6:25PM0.51m
6:41AM0.19m
Low Tide
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
1:51AM0.09m
11:37AM0.08m
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clear
thunderstorm
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clear
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5:56
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
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7:24
7:24
7:24
7:25
7:25
7:25
7:25
7:25
 mm
2
1
Temp °C
27
25
26
26
25
26
26
25
26
27
25
27
27
25
26
26
25
26
26
25
26
Feels °C
26
25
26
26
26
28
27
26
28
29
27
29
29
26
26
27
27
27
28
26
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NE
8
0.6
NE
8
0.6
S
18
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
0.8
NE
8
0.8
NE
8
0.7
NE
8
0.7
NE
7
0.6
NNE
8
0.6
NE
7
0.6
NNE
8
0.6
NE
8
0.7
S
21
Energy kJ
48
45
227
206
269
228
225
167
145
32
57
64
78
69
57
56
37
43
39
46
445
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
20
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
NE
7
0.6
NNE
7
0.4
NNE
7
0.5
NE
7
0.6
SE
9
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
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
17
0.6
SSW
17
0.5
NW
12
0.6
NE
8
Energy kJ
276
249
44
37
17
26
53
33
42
92
139
47
118
73
40
50
69
168
216
71
54
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
6
0.5
SE
11
0.5
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.4
SE
6
0.6
NE
7
0.4
SE
9
0.5
SE
9
0.5
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
SE
10
0.5
SE
9
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
S
18
0.5
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.5
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
Energy kJ
20
57
48
48
47
10
34
21
41
45
45
84
46
41
79
73
163
35
35
147
193
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.6
E
7
1.6
E
7
1.3
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.7
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.9
E
7
1.2
E
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.1
E
8
1.2
E
8
Energy kJ
367
313
241
277
177
173
276
279
191
163
258
270
393
341
286
388
168
169
202
142
176
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
3
1
1
3
2
2
2
2
3
Distance (km)
6
6
0
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Kaua'i
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
4
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
5
9
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
9
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
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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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