Surf Forecasts:
Waihee surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, ENE swell with 5,092 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waihee this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Waihee in the next 16 days are 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 13s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihee over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey mates, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Waihee over the next couple weeks.
Honestly, the first week is pretty grim. From Sunday the 9th through Saturday the 15th of August, we’ve got a steady onshore flow from the ENE at 12 to 15 mph, keeping the surface all chopped up and nasty. The swell is a measly 4 to 5 ft with a short, weak period of 7 to 8 seconds, and the combined energy is pitiful – just 92 to 338. This is not surf worth paddling out for.
Now, things get interesting around the weekend of the 16th. On Sunday the 16th, a big pulse rolls in – 11 to 13 ft of swell with a much longer 12 to 13 second period. The combined energy jumps into the strong range (4315 to 4837). But the wind is shifty, coming from the north and then cross-on from the NNW, and there’s a risk of thunderstorms. This is serious, heavy water for experienced surfers only.
The real winner is Monday the 17th of August. In the morning the wind goes light out of the ESE at just 3 mph, and by the afternoon it turns glassy. That’s what we want. We’ve got a clean 6 ft of ENE swell with an 8 second period and a combined energy of 772 – that’s moderate, fun energy. This is the day Waihee (Maui) will look its best. The swell direction is a little off the ideal NNE angle, but when it’s that smooth, you won’t care. Expect good waves. Just know that crowds can show up here sometimes, so plan for it.
After that, it’s back to the same old trade wind pattern from Tuesday the 18th through Monday the 24th of August. The wind is back from the ENE at 10 to 15 mph, cross-on and choppy. The swell sits between 4 and 7 ft, but the period drops back to 7 or 8 seconds, and the energy stays weak to moderate. It’s a long, bumpy stretch with nothing to write home about.
So here’s the deal: the first week is a write-off. Your one standout window is Monday afternoon the 17th of August – glassy, clean 6 ft surf at Waihee. The big swell on the 16th is raw and only for the brave. After that, it’s back to the trades. Keep your hopes up, the forecast can always shift.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | E 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 240 | 314 | 295 | 232 | 246 | 191 | 191 | 191 | 164 | 163 | 87 | 144 | 176 | 218 | 291 | 385 | 493 | 510 | 1208 | 1880 | 2951 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:16PM0.86m | 11:50PM0.37m | 1:52PM0.90m | 00:51AM0.42m | 2:25PM0.92m | 1:42AM0.48m | 2:56PM0.91m | 2:28AM0.52m | 3:25PM0.87m | 3:13AM0.55m | 3:50PM0.81m | 3:59AM0.57m | 4:12PM0.73m | 4:46AM0.57m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:26PM0.30m | 6:16AM-0.09m | 8:41PM0.26m | 7:05AM-0.11m | 9:02PM0.23m | 7:50AM-0.10m | 9:26PM0.19m | 8:31AM-0.06m | 9:51PM0.16m | 9:10AM0.02m | 10:16PM0.13m | 9:48AM0.11m | 10:40PM0.12m | ||||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | W 13 | W 12 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | E 13 | E 11 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | ENE 13 |
| kJ | 13 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 86 | 510 | 15 | 13 | 2951 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | NE 9 | NE 8 | W 10 | NE 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | NNW 8 | NNW 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 13 |
| kJ | 27 | 26 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 30 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 16 | W 10 | SW 15 | W 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 14 | W 12 | W 11 | S 14 | W 11 | NNW 8 |
| kJ | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | — |
| kJ | 240 | 314 | 295 | 232 | 246 | 191 | 191 | 191 | 164 | 163 | 87 | 144 | 176 | 218 | 291 | 385 | 493 | 244 | 1208 | 1880 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 8 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
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The above surf forecast table for Waihee provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Waihee can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Waihee 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 (Waihee) 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).
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