Surf Forecasts:
Waihee surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, E swell with 951 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waihee this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Waihee in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 11AM. 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 12s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihee over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: the next couple of weeks are a tough watch for paddlers around Waihee. We’ve got a long stretch of poor conditions before a promising, but uncertain, pulse of energy shows up at the very end.
Right now and for the next two weeks, we’re stuck in a rut. The wind is stubbornly hanging on from the east-northeast, and it’s blowing cross-onshore every single session. The water temp is sitting at 80°, which is bang on average for this time of year, but you wouldn’t want to be out in it with the breeze making a mess of everything. Combined swell energy is weak, starting at 958 and dropping into the low hundreds – not enough to get excited about, and what little swell there is has a short period of 7 to 9 seconds, meaning weak, close-outy waves. The first real week, from August 16th right through to August 29th, is a total blank. If you’re a beginner, the occasional 5ft to 8ft days (like the 27th and 28th) are actually too big and too messy to learn on, so it’s all a no-go. Honestly, the way the wind is peeling across the water, this spot looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing during this entire stretch.
Once we get past that long gap, things get a little more interesting. On Monday, August 31st, we see a pulse of long-period groundswell arriving from the ENE. The swell height comes up to about 7ft – that’s expert territory – but the real story is the period jumping to 13 seconds. That’s a proper long-period groundswell. Combined energy spikes hard, reading 1450 (moderate-strong energy). Now, the caveat here: for a beach or exposed reef, a long-period swell from the east can be a bit too straight, but for Waihee, which is a reef and point break, this setup can be magic. The swell direction is ENE, but the optimum direction for the break is NNE, so it’s a little off, but that raw energy is there. The problem is the wind is still moderate cross-onshore from the ENE, which will keep it lumpy. It’s a marginal surf forecast, but if you’re an experienced local who knows the sand banks and can handle a bit of chop on a powerful swell, this is the one to keep an eye on. It’s far out, so treat it as promising but less certain.
The standout is the 31st. It’s the only window with any real grunt. The crowds at Waihee can be a problem sometimes, but on a Monday with messy winds, you might get a few less on the peak.
That’s the long and short of it. A whole lot of nothing, then a flicker of hope. Keep the wax warm.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Sun morning, light winds from the ENE by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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) | E 9 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
951 | 548 | 365 | 268 | 193 | 151 | 178 | 151 | 144 | 84 | 157 | 61 | 54 | 93 | 67 | 57 | 67 | 44 | 180 | 176 | 243 | |
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 | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:28PM0.65m | 5:39AM0.56m | 4:37PM0.58m | 6:48AM0.54m | 4:30PM0.52m | 8:48AM0.54m | 11:15AM0.58m | 12:08PM0.64m | 12:40PM0.69m | 10:27PM0.32m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:33PM0.31m | |||||||||||
6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:50 | — | |
mm | 6 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | E 9 | WSW 17 | WNW 13 | W 12 | E 8 | WSW 16 | E 8 | E 8 | WSW 18 | NE 7 | NE 7 | E 8 | NE 7 | ESE 8 | WSW 16 | WNW 10 |
11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 28 | 17 | 12 | 84 | 27 | 61 | 54 | 30 | 67 | 57 | 21 | 44 | 92 | 25 | 10 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | N 8 | SW 6 | N 8 | N 8 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 18 | N 7 | NNE 6 | W 12 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | W 11 | E 9 | E 8 | WSW 16 | ESE 8 | NE 7 | W 10 | WSW 16 |
7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 30 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 39 | 26 | 2 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 23 | 44 | 8 | 24 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SW 6 | N 8 | W 18 | W 19 | N 7 | NW 12 | W 7 | W 7 | W 12 | W 6 | WSW 16 | WSW 18 | NW 9 | WSW 16 | WSW 17 | W 10 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 10 | SW 9 |
2 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 26 | 30 | 3 | 27 | 28 | 8 | 25 | 25 | 4 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 5 | ENE 8 | — | — | ENE 7 | — | ESE 3 | NE 7 | E 5 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 7 |
951 | 548 | 365 | 268 | 193 | 151 | 178 | 151 | 144 | 13 | 157 | — | — | 93 | — | 1 | 67 | 17 | 180 | 176 | 243 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 23 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
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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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