Surf Forecasts:
Waimea Rivermouth surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, E swell with 1,924 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) 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 1.6m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waimea Rivermouth over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sat morning, fresh winds from the ESE by Sun afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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) | E 8 | S 13 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 9 | SSE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | E 9 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
630 | 222 | 186 | 515 | 1586 | 183 | 391 | 277 | 188 | 121 | 121 | 158 | 150 | 44 | 84 | 154 | 145 | 184 | 195 | 171 | 223 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 5:39PM0.46m | 6:35AM0.39m | 6:00PM0.39m | 7:34AM0.41m | 6:14PM0.32m | 8:43AM0.42m | 5:44PM0.27m | 10:05AM0.43m | 11:29AM0.45m | 12:34PM0.47m | 11:18PM0.16m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 11:20AM0.12m | 00:12AM0.07m | 12:13PM0.19m | 00:37AM0.07m | 1:23PM0.25m | 1:04AM0.07m | 4:02PM0.29m | 1:38AM0.08m | 2:26AM0.09m | 3:45AM0.10m | 9:51PM0.17m | ||||||||||
6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | 11 | 9 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
280 | 222 | 186 | 515 | 379 | 183 | 82 | 59 | 188 | 121 | 121 | 158 | 103 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 145 | 184 | 195 | 171 | 223 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | ESE 10 | S 13 | S 17 | NNE 8 | S 13 | S 14 | S 12 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SE 5 | NE 5 | SW 16 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 18 | NNE 6 | SSE 11 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
42 | 60 | 167 | 209 | 106 | 167 | 268 | 102 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 67 | 44 | 44 | 154 | 16 | 39 | 11 | 11 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | NNW 8 | WNW 12 | S 13 | S 13 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | SSW 6 | SE 11 | NE 5 | WNW 12 | NE 7 | SE 10 | SW 16 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | NNE 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
30 | 12 | 49 | 115 | 155 | 65 | 38 | 31 | 12 | 40 | 7 | 48 | 12 | 33 | 68 | 15 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 19 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | ESE 9 | E 3 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 9 | E 5 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — |
630 | 78 | 143 | 173 | 1586 | 3 | 391 | 277 | 183 | 101 | 163 | 89 | 150 | 63 | 84 | 104 | 73 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 3 | 330 | 165 | 149 | 156 | 156 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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