Waimea Rivermouth Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.95° N 159.67° W

Issued: 7 pm 12 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Waimea Rivermouth sea temperature is
25.7° 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 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 TypeTime (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 Powerful11PM (Sat 13th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 21s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some 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
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
3
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
24
0.8
SSW
23
0.8
SSW
21
1
SSW
20
1.3
SSW
19
1.3
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
1
S
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
1
S
14
1
S
14
0.9
S
13
0.9
S
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
437
693
611
838
1169
994
950
813
671
666
529
417
326
295
295
273
295
411
411
276
272
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
5
SE
0
ENE
10
NE
5
SE
5
ENE
10
NE
10
ESE
5
E
10
ENE
10
ESE
5
E
10
E
10
SE
5
ESE
5
ENE
5
SSE
5
ESE
10
E
10
SE
5
E
Wind State
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
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
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)
0.6
SSW
24
0.8
SSW
23
0.8
SSW
21
1
SSW
20
1.3
SSW
19
1.3
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
1
S
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
1
S
14
1
S
14
0.9
S
13
0.9
S
13
Energy kJ
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)
0.5
S
15
0.4
SSW
18
0.6
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.4
SSE
12
0.4
NNW
7
0.4
N
7
0.4
NNE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.5
NW
12
0.5
NW
11
0.5
NW
11
0.6
NW
10
0.6
S
18
0.6
NW
10
0.7
S
16
0.6
NW
10
0.6
NW
9
0.6
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.5
S
18
Energy kJ
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)
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
S
14
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
17
0.4
NNW
7
0.4
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
12
0.3
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
12
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NE
6
0.3
NNE
6
0.4
S
19
0.6
NW
10
0.6
S
18
0.6
NW
10
0.6
S
16
0.4
SE
13
0.4
SSW
20
0.4
S
19
0.4
NW
9
Energy kJ
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)
0.7
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.7
SE
12
0.7
NE
7
0.7
E
4
0.8
E
6
1.1
E
5
0.8
E
6
0.8
E
5
0.7
E
9
0.9
ENE
5
0.8
E
5
0.6
E
6
0.7
E
4
0.5
E
4
0.4
E
4
0.9
E
4
0.7
ESE
12
0.9
ESE
12
Energy kJ
52
47
152
48
19
39
57
39
33
78
43
27
22
16
9
4
32
150
203
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
3
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Kaua'i
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
7
5
9
5
5
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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