Waihee Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at the next few weeks for our local waters.

We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag coming our way, with a couple of standout sessions but plenty of time where the conditions just won’t be cooperating. The first half of the period is mostly a write-off, but there’s light at the end of the tunnel.

Right out of the gate, we’ve got something worth setting the alarm for. Tuesday the 8th of September is looking really special at Waihee. It’s a reef and point setup, and it’s fairly consistent. Tuesday morning we’re looking at a clean 6ft swell rolling in from the ENE with a nice 11-second period. The wind is a moderate offshore breeze out of the SSW, which is going to keep those faces pristine. The combined wave energy is sitting at 834 (moderate energy), and the water temp is about average for this time of year. This is the standout of the whole run, a proper session before the onshores kick in. Tuesday afternoon holds up, too, with 5ft and lighter cross-offshore winds.

But then things get messy. From Wednesday the 9th of September all the way through to the 16th, the wind goes onshore and the quality drops right off. It’s a long stretch of cross-onshore winds and choppy, poor conditions. Swell sizes hover between 2ft and 5ft, but the wind ruins it. Not worth paddling out unless you’re really desperate.

Now, look ahead to Thursday the 17th of September. That’s another day that could be a hidden gem. The morning is calling for glassy conditions with a light air and an ESE breeze. We’ll see 6ft of swell from the east, with an 8-second period. The energy jumps back up to 794 (moderate energy). It could be a bit disorganised, but with that glass, early birds might score some clean ones. The afternoon gets a little bumpy.

After that, it’s back to a week of onshore slop from the 18th to the 23rd of September. Winds stay cross-on, and the waves are small and weak, mostly under 4ft with poor quality.

Overall, Tuesday the 8th of September morning is your best bet for clean, fun waves. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. Thursday the 17th morning is worth a look for the glassy conditions, but it’s less certain. Be patient, because there’s a lot of choppy days to sit through in between.

Rusty.

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