Waihee Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.94° N 156.50° W

Waihee Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 15 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Waihee sea temperature is
26.7° C
0.1° 

Waihee surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Waihee surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, E swell with 3,232 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with E swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waihee this week:

The surf forecast for Waihee over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waihee in the next 16 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 20th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 20th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 15th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihee over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty. Let's talk about the surf for our area.

Honestly, looking at the next couple of weeks, we've got a pretty grim run ahead. The only break we've got on the radar is Waihee, and the story there is mostly one of messy, cross-onshore winds and poor conditions. The water temp is sitting around 80°F, which is pretty much normal for this time of year.

For the first week, from Saturday the 15th to the 22nd, it's a write-off. The wind is constantly coming from the east or east-northeast, which is cross-on for Waihee. We're seeing strong breezes and near-gale gusts on Saturday, with swell heights around 12ft to 13ft from the east. That's big, but the wind is just destroying any chance of a clean wave. The combined swell energy is massive – we're talking 2709 on Saturday morning – but it's all for nothing with that wind. Conditions are described as "blown out" and "messy." This is a classic case where the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. It stays poor right through to the end of next week with moderate breezes keeping the ocean choppy.

The second week offers a glimmer, but it's still not great. By the 27th of August, the swell drops back to a more manageable 5ft from the east, but that persistent cross-onshore wind is still there. The swell period gets interesting though – from the 26th onwards, we start seeing periods of 18 to 20 seconds, which is very long period groundswell. The combined energy is still strong, hitting 1523 on the 27th morning. The problem is, with that long period and the cross-onshore wind, Waihee is a reef and point break which can handle those long lines, but the wind is going to put a chop on the face. The forecast calls it "marginal" with questionable tide conditions.

By the 30th, the swell is back up to 8ft with a 13-second period, and energy is over 2000. It's big enough for experts only, and still cross-on. The wind does ease a little to a gentle breeze on the 30th afternoon, which is the best we'll see.

So, to be honest, there's no true standout here. The whole 16-day window is a struggle. The only time it even gets a score of 1 out of 10 is from the 27th to the 30th, and that's just for "marginal" conditions. For a more consistent spot, a run like this is tough, but it happens. Forecasts can always change, but right now, I'd be finding something else to do for the next two weeks.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Sat night, light winds from the ENE by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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2749
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736
548
316
228
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High Tide
4:12PM0.73m
4:46AM0.57m
4:28PM0.65m
5:39AM0.56m
4:37PM0.58m
6:48AM0.54m
4:30PM0.52m
8:48AM0.54m
11:15AM0.58m
12:08PM0.64m
Low Tide
9:48AM0.11m
10:40PM0.12m
10:26AM0.22m
11:05PM0.11m
11:04AM0.32m
11:30PM0.11m
11:51AM0.42m
11:59PM0.12m
00:42AM0.14m
2:05AM0.15m
4:00AM0.14m
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Information about the Waihee Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Waihee 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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