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Waimarama surf Forecast / Hawkes Bay / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 28 Apr 2024 NZST
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Waimarama surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Waimarama sea temperature is 17.2°C (Statistics for 28 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 16.4 °C max: 17.4 °C min: 15.2 °C)
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Waimarama surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Waimarama sea temperature is 17.2°C (Statistics for 28 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 16.4 °C max: 17.4 °C min: 15.2 °C)


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 Monday (Apr 29) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waimarama in the next 12 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 04) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 02) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Mon 29th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Best Surf 3PM (Thu 2nd May)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sat 4th May)8ft (2.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waimarama over the next 12 days.

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Sun
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Fri
10
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.7
S
0.7
S
0.5
S
1.3
ENE
2.4
ENE
2.5
ENE
2.4
E
1.8
E
3.5
SSW
1.6
S
1
E
0.7
S
2.3
S
2.3
S
2
S
1.6
S
1.3
S
1.1
S
1.5
S
1.7
S
1.8
S
1.4
S
1.3
S
1.5
S
1.4
S
1.2
S
1.3
S
1.4
S
1.6
S
1.5
S
1.4
S
1.3
S
Period(s) (?)101099141413101212121111910181815141312121616161514161514141518151414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)154109906619819284389170318241616792277943421831532192246149482647232712011548161185966312068465416179041651997711631
Wind
(km/h)
10
ENE
15
N
10
N
15
NE
15
NNE
5
NW
5
ENE
5
SW
10
W
15
WSW
35
WNW
35
WSW
15
SSW
5
WSW
5
SW
20
SSE
15
SW
5
WSW
10
ENE
10
N
10
NW
5
E
10
W
15
WSW
40
SSW
30
SSW
35
S
35
SSW
55
SSW
25
SE
25
SE
20
SE
10
SSE
5
ESE
10
SW
20
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
glasscross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offglasscross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
glassoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:02PM
1.45
9:24AM
1.35
9:46PM
1.46
10:10AM
1.35
10:34PM
1.47
10:59AM
1.35
11:25PM
1.49
11:51AM
1.36
12:18AM
1.50
12:47PM
1.38
1:14AM
1.52
1:46PM
1.42
2:12AM
1.54
2:45PM
1.47
3:11AM
1.56
3:44PM
1.52
4:09AM
1.57
4:41PM
1.58
5:07AM
1.58
5:38PM
1.63
6:03AM
1.57
6:33PM
1.66
6:58AM
1.56
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:25AM
0.25
3:36PM
0.25
4:10AM
0.24
4:22PM
0.23
4:58AM
0.22
5:10PM
0.21
5:49AM
0.19
6:02PM
0.18
6:42AM
0.16
6:58PM
0.16
7:37AM
0.12
7:56PM
0.13
8:33AM
0.08
8:56PM
0.10
9:30AM
0.05
9:56PM
0.07
10:27AM
0.02
10:56PM
0.05
11:23AM
0.01
11:55PM
0.03
12:18PM
0.01
12:53AM
0.03
Sun
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Fri
10
Sunrise--6:54--6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:03--7:03--7:05
Sunset5:23--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)
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Temp. °C141514151515151418191313151114141212121215151414121010111314141414151415
Feels °C (?)1111111011141413161657119119710910141312102311310101012151311

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Wed night, calm by Thu night).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, strong winds from the SSW by Mon morning).

Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 94mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSW on Tue night, calm by Thu afternoon).

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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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