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Waimarama Surf Forecast
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Waimarama surfForecast / Hawkes Bay / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Monday 28 Apr 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waimarama this week:
The surf forecast for Waimarama over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 29) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waimarama in the next 12 days are 6.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 02) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 01) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 29th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 1st May) | 15ft (4.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Fri 2nd May) | 21ft (6.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waimarama over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Sat 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 7 | 18 | 17 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 43 | 46 | 413 | 476 | 186 | 559 | 826 | 517 | 791 | 8781 | 10174 | 7788 | 5089 | 2840 | 1707 | 941 | 650 | 2523 | 704 | 449 | 919 | 477 | 289 | 90 | 122 | 81 | 83 | 60 | 61 | 59 | 107 | 96 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 55 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | on | on | cross- on | cross | on | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | on | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:18AM 1.62 | 6:48PM 1.71 | 7:15AM 1.62 | 7:44PM 1.73 | 8:11AM 1.61 | 8:40PM 1.72 | 9:08AM 1.57 | 9:36PM 1.68 | 10:04AM 1.52 | 10:31PM 1.63 | 11:00AM 1.46 | 11:26PM 1.56 | 11:56AM 1.40 | 12:21AM 1.49 | 12:50PM 1.35 | 1:13AM 1.43 | 1:43PM 1.31 | 2:04AM 1.38 | 2:34PM 1.29 | 2:52AM 1.34 | 3:22PM 1.29 | 3:39AM 1.32 | 4:08PM 1.31 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:09AM -0.01 | 12:33PM -0.04 | 1:08AM -0.03 | 1:30PM -0.04 | 2:06AM -0.03 | 2:26PM -0.02 | 3:04AM -0.01 | 3:22PM 0.02 | 4:00AM 0.03 | 4:17PM 0.07 | 4:55AM 0.08 | 5:12PM 0.12 | 5:50AM 0.13 | 6:05PM 0.18 | 6:43AM 0.18 | 6:58PM 0.24 | 7:34AM 0.22 | 7:50PM 0.28 | 8:23AM 0.25 | 8:40PM 0.30 | 9:10AM 0.27 | 9:29PM 0.32 | 9:55AM 0.28 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Sat 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:10 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 1 | 8 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon night, min 14°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Tue morning, fresh winds from the W by Thu afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Thu night, light winds from the WSW by Sat night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Wed night, fresh winds from the N by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Waimarama Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Waimarama provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Waimarama can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Waimarama 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 (Waimarama) 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 Waimarama 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.
Waimarama is 25 km (16 miles) from the city of Hastings. If you plan a holiday in Hawkes Bay, look for hotels and other accommodation in Hastings. Hastings has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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