Waihee Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Hawaii – Maui, USA)
| Name: | Waihee |
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| Type: | reef and point |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: NNE | Offshore Wind: SSW |
Waihee in Maui is an exposed reef and point break that has reasonably consistent surf. Winter is the optimum time of year for surfing here. The best wind direction is from the south southwest. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the north northeast. Both left and right reef breaks. Sometimes crowded. Hazards include urchins and rips.
Overall Waihee Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
The graph shows the variation of swells directed at Waihee over a normal year, based on... (show all text)
The rose diagram illustrates how frequently and how strongly the wind blows from differ... (show all text)
Also see Waihee surf quality by season and Waihee surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Waihee |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Waihee:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Point North | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Waiehu beach park | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Paukukalo_Wailuku | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Rivermouth_Wailuku | 2 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Big Eds | 3 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Waihee: |
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| Closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 238 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 2 Buoy | 245 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 278 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 299 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 408 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Waihee: |
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| Closest tide station | Kahului, Kahului Harbor, Hawaii | 4 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Kahului, Kahului Harbor, Hawaii (2) | 4 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Kahului, Kahului Harbor, Hawaii (2) (expired 1999-1 | 4 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Kihei, Maalaea Bay, Maui Island, Hawaii | 11 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Kihei, Maui (Hawaii) | 11 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Waihee: |
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| Closest ski area | Mt Ashland (United States) | 2447 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Shasta (United States) | 2451 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Stover Mountain Ski Area (United States) | 2462 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Dodge Ridge (United States) | 2479 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Bear Valley (United States) | 2481 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Waihee: |
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| Closest city location | Wailuku (United States) | 4 mi |
| Second closest city location | Kahului (United States) | 6 mi |
| Third closest city location | Waikapu (United States) | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Paia (United States) | 9 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Kihei (United States) | 11 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Waihee is Kahului Airport (OGG) in Usa Maui Isl., 9 km (6 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Waihee is Kapalua (Lahania-kapalua) Airport (JHM), also in Usa Maui Isl., 18 km (11 miles) away.
- Third is Lanai Airport (LNY) in Usa Lanai Isl., 49 km (30 miles) away.
- Hana Airport (HNM) in Usa Maui Isl. is 53 km (33 miles) away.
- Molokai Airport (MKK) in Usa Molokai Isl. is the fifth nearest airport to Waihee and is 66 km (41 miles) away.
