
Surf Forecasts:
Waiehu beach park surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, E swell with 1,207 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waiehu beach park this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Waiehu beach park in the next 16 days are 1.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 19s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waiehu beach park over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it.
Alright, looking at the next 16 days for Waiehu beach park, I gotta be honest with you – it’s a rough stretch. There’s a proper dry spell right out of the gate. From Tuesday the 21st right through to the end of July, the surf is just cooked. The wind is a persistent cross-onshore, mostly from the ENE, and it’s keeping everything choppy and messy. The swell energy is there, but it’s all wrong. For the first week, the combined energy is moderate (229 to 431), but it’s short-period windswell, and the cross-shore wind is just ruining it. The water temp is sitting at 80°, which is pretty average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real chance to paddle out, and it’s only a marginal one, comes on Monday the 27th afternoon. The swell is still 5 ft from the E, but the wind backs off a bit to a gentle 9 mph cross-onshore. The energy is strong (1202), but it’s not clean enough to get excited about.
The best of the bunch, if you can call it that, is shaping up for Tuesday the 28th. The morning has a 6 ft swell from the E with a 13-second period – that’s a proper groundswell. The wind goes light (6 mph) and onshore, which is a big positive for clean conditions. The combined energy is strong at 1270. The afternoon sees a similar 6 ft swell from the E, still with a 13-second period, and a light 9 mph onshore. It’s the closest we get to decent surf. The break is a reef and point setup, so that long-period groundswell should actually wrap in nicely.
But even then, it’s only a marginal forecast. The crowds are a factor here too – it’s often busy, so expect company. After that, we slide back into poor conditions until the 3rd of August, where another blip of long-period E swell (15 seconds) shows up, but it’s small (3 ft) and the wind is back on the cross.
Honestly, for the whole 16-day window, if you’re desperate, you’re looking at Tuesday the 28th. That’s your one true standout, and even then, it’s a gamble on the tide and the wind holding. The rest of it is a write-off. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, given the consistent cross-wind and the lumpy conditions.
It’s a grim run, but it’s not unusual for this area to have a patch of nothing. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but I wouldn’t be holding my breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 11 | ENE 12 | E 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | E 16 | E 16 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 |
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132 | 147 | 123 | 583 | 177 | 240 | 201 | 189 | 223 | 286 | 379 | 330 | 330 | 378 | 687 | 935 | 953 | 1163 | 1016 | 1126 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:44PM0.49m | 11:40AM0.58m | 12:27PM0.64m | 1:01PM0.69m | 1:30PM0.73m | 11:19PM0.34m | 1:58PM0.77m | 00:18AM0.37m | 2:25PM0.80m | 1:02AM0.40m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 2:16PM0.46m | 2:25AM0.11m | 3:23AM0.09m | 4:25AM0.06m | 5:21AM0.03m | 8:39PM0.32m | 6:07AM-0.01m | 8:45PM0.30m | 6:47AM-0.04m | 9:01PM0.27m | ||||||||||
— | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 12 | E 11 | SW 18 | E 12 | WSW 20 | NNW 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 16 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 15 | E 16 | E 16 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 |
39 | 103 | 123 | 12 | 177 | 38 | 9 | 34 | 19 | 44 | 65 | 56 | 54 | 222 | 687 | 935 | 953 | 1163 | 1016 | 1126 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | SW 16 | NNE 7 | SW 23 | NE 6 | NNW 10 | WSW 20 | SW 18 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 19 | E 16 | E 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 9 |
58 | 10 | 5 | 21 | 10 | 10 | 37 | 50 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 15 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 41 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | W 11 | SW 16 | N 12 | NNW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | N 8 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | — | — | SW 9 | — | — | SW 13 |
11 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 51 | 49 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 12 | ENE 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 |
132 | 147 | 123 | 583 | 56 | 240 | 201 | 189 | 223 | 286 | 379 | 330 | 330 | 378 | 305 | 291 | 283 | 150 | 186 | 160 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 7 |
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Information about the Waiehu beach park Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Waiehu beach park provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Waiehu beach park can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Waiehu beach park 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 (Waiehu beach park) 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 Waiehu beach park 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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