Waihee Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk Waihee. Same story for the whole 16 days — one spot, and it’s not firing on all cylinders for most of it.

The first decent look comes on Wednesday the 23rd. Before that, it’s cross-onshore winds blowing 15-19 mph, with surf running from about 3ft up to 8ft. The energy builds strong through Tuesday the 22nd, peaking around 1046 on Tuesday afternoon, but the wind just kills it. Choppy, lumpy, not worth the paddle unless you’re desperate.

Wednesday morning the 23rd, the swell is still up around 8ft from the east, but the wind drops to around 9 mph, still cross-onshore though. It’s a bit better, but still marginal. Then Wednesday afternoon — that’s the standout. Wind goes light cross-shore from the west-northwest, maybe 3 mph, and the swell holds at 8ft from the east, period 9 seconds. Energy is still strong at 951. That’s your cleanest window, and Waihee is a reef and point, so it can handle that east swell proper. It’s a bit heavy for beginners at 8ft, but for the crew that knows what they’re doing, that’s a fun one.

Thursday morning the 24th is still rideable — light cross-shore, 8ft, but the period drops to 8 seconds and the energy backs off. After that, it’s back to cross-onshore winds and a slow fade. The swell drops from 8ft down to under 3ft by the 30th, and the energy weakens right along with it.

Water temp is normal for this time of year, around 80°, nothing wild. Crowds at Waihee can be a factor — it’s fairly consistent, so you’ll likely have some company, especially on that Wednesday afternoon when it’s cleanest.

So, the call is simple: hit it Wednesday the 23rd, afternoon. That’s your best shot. After that, it’s a messy grind until the swell fades out. Not the best run, but there’s a window if you’re sharp.

Rusty.

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