Surf Forecasts:
Waimea Rivermouth surf forecast from 13 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 13 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 23s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 13 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 21s period, SSW swell with 1,185 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 13 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 24s 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 Saturday (Jun 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 24s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waimea Rivermouth in the next 16 days are 1.2m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 13) 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 1.1m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jun 15) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 13th Jun) | 2ft (0.6m) 24s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 13th Jun) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 23s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 13th Jun) | 4ft (1.2m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waimea Rivermouth over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Fri 19 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 24 | SSW 23 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
437 | 693 | 611 | 838 | 1169 | 994 | 950 | 813 | 671 | 666 | 529 | 417 | 326 | 295 | 295 | 273 | 295 | 411 | 411 | 276 | 272 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 1:13AM0.16m | 3:21PM0.64m | 2:11AM0.15m | 4:07PM0.66m | 3:08AM0.14m | 4:52PM0.66m | 4:05AM0.14m | 5:38PM0.65m | 5:07AM0.14m | 6:24PM0.61m | 6:16AM0.16m | 7:08PM0.55m | 7:35AM0.18m | 7:50PM0.49m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:00PM0.13m | 7:36AM-0.12m | 10:55PM0.11m | 8:20AM-0.14m | 11:45PM0.09m | 9:06AM-0.13m | 00:35AM0.08m | 9:52AM-0.12m | 1:23AM0.08m | 10:40AM-0.07m | 2:09AM0.07m | 11:29AM-0.01m | 2:52AM0.06m | 12:25PM0.07m | |||||||
— | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | |
7:22 | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 24 | SSW 23 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 |
437 | 693 | 611 | 838 | 1169 | 994 | 950 | 813 | 671 | 666 | 529 | 417 | 326 | 295 | 295 | 273 | 295 | 411 | 411 | 276 | 272 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | SSW 18 | S 13 | S 13 | SSE 12 | NNW 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | S 18 | NW 10 | S 16 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | S 18 |
104 | 124 | 130 | 89 | 50 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 68 | 58 | 56 | 82 | 221 | 82 | 252 | 58 | 54 | 52 | 28 | 155 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | S 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | NNW 7 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | S 19 | NW 10 | S 18 | NW 10 | S 16 | SE 13 | SSW 20 | S 19 | NW 9 |
49 | 57 | 155 | 137 | 21 | 50 | 49 | 27 | 53 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 111 | 80 | 224 | 80 | 185 | 42 | 127 | 114 | 28 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | — | — | E 7 | SE 12 | NE 7 | E 4 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | E 9 | ENE 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 |
52 | — | — | 47 | 152 | 48 | 19 | 39 | 57 | 39 | 33 | 78 | 43 | 27 | 22 | 16 | 9 | 4 | 32 | 150 | 203 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 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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