Waimea Rivermouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up at Waimea Rivermouth over the next stretch.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a nice run starting this Wednesday, July 8th. The first few days are the real highlights here—clean, consistent waves with an easterly swell hanging around 6 ft to 7 ft (moderate combined wave energy of 544 to 626). Wind is cross-off from the E to ENE, blowing at 9 to 12 mph, which keeps the faces glassy. Water temp is about average for this time of year, no big deal.

Wednesday morning (July 8th) kicks off with a clean 6 ft easterly swell at 7 seconds, building to 7 ft (626) by afternoon. That short period means it’ll be a bit dumpy and less drawn-out, but still fun for beginners. Thursday (July 9th) holds at 7 ft in the morning, easing a snitch in the afternoon, with that cross-off wind locking it in clean. Crowds can pop up here with “sometimes” on the label, so don’t expect solitude.

Friday (July 10th) and Saturday (July 11th) morning stay at 5 ft to 6 ft (518), still clean. Then Saturday afternoon throws a curve—a 2 ft SSW groundswell at 18 seconds rolls in (233). Super long period means long lulls between sets, but when they hit, the shape is money, especially at a rivermouth. That’s a sleeper session for the patient.

Sunday (July 12th) into early next week, size drops to 2 ft to 2 ft, but that south-west groundswell at 16 seconds keeps some push, with moderate energy around 477 to 537. Wind stays light to moderate and cross-off, so it’ll be tidy. Not a standout, but surfable.

Come Wednesday, July 15th, a new westerly groundswell at 15 seconds shows up, 3 ft (617). Morning has a little cross-shore ripple, but afternoon cleans right up with light breeze. Small, but worth a look.

The big standout? Friday, July 17th. A fresh east swell hits at 6 ft with a 6-second period (501) in the morning, easing to 5 ft in the afternoon. Light offshore wind, clear skies, and clean conditions. That’s your best bet—punchy, peaky, and perfect for a fun session.

From Saturday July 18th, it gets more mixed—some easterly chop, risk of thunderstorms—but then Sunday July 19th delivers a surprise south swell at 16 seconds (3 ft to 3 ft) with very light wind and very good conditions (640 to 713). Another hidden gem.

The last week (July 20th to 23rd) fades into small, ordinary surf—2 ft to 3 ft, weak energy (67 to 325), and short periods. By Thursday July 23rd morning, it’s barely worth the paddle.

Best call of the whole window: Friday July 17th. Crowds are possible, but that’s just how it goes here.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

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