Surf Forecasts:
Waimea Rivermouth surf forecast from 16 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 16 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period, SSW swell with 543 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 16 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s 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 Tuesday (Jun 16) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period. 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 1.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 8AM. 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 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 16th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 16th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 16th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waimea Rivermouth over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 19 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 |
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529 | 417 | 326 | 295 | 295 | 273 | 290 | 416 | 405 | 280 | 219 | 215 | 138 | 291 | 104 | 175 | 184 | 221 | 152 | 129 | 81 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:38PM0.65m | 5:07AM0.14m | 6:24PM0.61m | 6:16AM0.16m | 7:08PM0.55m | 7:35AM0.18m | 7:50PM0.49m | 9:05AM0.22m | 8:30PM0.42m | 10:38AM0.28m | 9:08PM0.35m | 11:54AM0.36m | 9:45PM0.29m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:52AM-0.12m | 1:23AM0.08m | 10:40AM-0.07m | 2:09AM0.07m | 11:29AM-0.01m | 2:52AM0.06m | 12:25PM0.07m | 3:31AM0.05m | 1:37PM0.15m | 4:06AM0.04m | 3:29PM0.22m | 4:39AM0.02m | 5:48PM0.25m | ||||||||
5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 15 | S 12 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 16 | N 8 |
529 | 417 | 326 | 295 | 295 | 273 | 290 | 416 | 405 | 280 | 219 | 215 | 138 | 291 | 100 | 175 | 123 | 119 | 71 | 129 | 31 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | SE 7 | S 15 | S 20 | S 19 | S 18 | S 18 | S 12 | S 16 |
58 | 56 | 68 | 221 | 219 | 252 | 185 | 54 | 52 | 27 | 155 | 147 | 127 | 19 | 104 | 119 | 184 | 221 | 152 | 69 | 81 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NE 6 | S 19 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | SE 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SE 11 | NNW 7 | SE 10 | SE 10 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | S 12 |
8 | 13 | 111 | 80 | 63 | 61 | 58 | 42 | 125 | 120 | 26 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 41 | 18 | 45 | 33 | 16 | 16 | 44 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 4 | E 5 | ENE 6 | E 4 | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 4 | E 5 | ESE 5 | E 5 | E 5 |
58 | 37 | 42 | 27 | 17 | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | 15 | 24 | 40 | 121 | 40 | 58 | 50 | 55 | 67 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 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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