Waihee Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again, this time in feet and miles. So, lookin' at this Waihee forecast, it’s a bit of a tease, but there’s one day that’s gonna be worth the wait. The first few days are a total bust, so don't even think about it 'til Tuesday.

The big standout is Tuesday, September 8th. Morning's the call. You’ve got a clean 6 ft swell from the ENE, and the wind is blowing offshore out of the south at 19 mph. That’s the key: offshore wind. It’ll be glassy, clean, and the waves will be standing up proper. The combined wave energy is a solid 883 (moderate energy), so there's plenty of power. This is a reef and point break, and with a 11-second period, that’s a nice groundswell that’ll wrap in and give you long, lined-up waves. The wave report says “expect very good surf conditions,” and I’m stoked on it. This is your best shot, no doubt. Water temp is about average for the season, so nothin' weird.

The afternoon on Tuesday is still a good option. The swell drops a little to 5 ft, but the wind goes light and cross-offshore, keepin' it clean. The energy drops to 677, but it’s still a fun, manageable size for an intermediate surfer.

But after that Tuesday window, it’s a long, ugly stretch. From Wednesday, September 9th, all the way through to September 22nd, we’re stuck with a steady cross-onshore breeze from the east-northeast. The swell sticks around, mostly between 2 ft and 6 ft, but that wind just chops it all to hell. It’s lumpy, messy, and frustrating. The period drops to 7-8 seconds for most of it, which is just short-period windswell junk. The combined energy is mostly in the 154 to 404 range, so there’s swell, but it’s not surfable in any good way. A few days even have a risk of thunderstorms, just to make it worse. Forget it.

So, bottom line: Tuesday, September 8th is your day. Get out there and make the most of it. The rest of the forecast is a write-off. Keep your board waxed, but don't hold your breath.

Rusty.

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