Surf Forecasts:
Waihee surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, ENE swell with 374 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waihee this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Waihee in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8AM. 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 17s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihee over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu for Waihee. This is a reef and point break that likes a good NNE swell, but we’ve got a long stretch of tough conditions to get through first.
The water temp is sitting at 80°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
For the next couple of weeks, we’re looking at a pretty grim run. From Wednesday the 26th of August right through to Tuesday the 8th of September, the surf is straight-up poor. The wind is hammering from the ENE, sometimes up to 16 mph, coming cross-on and making everything choppy. The swell is hanging around 3 ft to 6 ft, but the period is short, mostly 6 to 8 seconds, so it’s weak, crumbly, and messy. Wave energy is moderate at best, with readings like 194 to 398, but it’s all bad. The swell direction is coming from the ENE and NE, which is the opposite of what this spot wants. Honestly, it’s a tough stretch—there’s just nothing to get excited about for well over a week.
Now, if you’ve got patience, things start to look more promising around the 9th of September (Wednesday morning). We finally see a real shift. A proper groundswell rolls in from the East, with a long period of 12 seconds. The swell height hits 5 ft, and the combined energy jumps to 1109 – that’s strong wave energy. The wind drops to a gentle 9 mph from the NE, still cross-on, but it’s a lot cleaner than what we’ve had. This is the standout of the whole forecast. The conditions are still labelled marginal, but compared to the garbage before it, this is a real chance. The 10th of September (Thursday) keeps the good vibes going with a 5 ft East swell, 13-second period, and light winds, energy around 777. These are the days to circle on the calendar. Just keep in mind, at 5 ft with a long period, it’s manageable for intermediates, but if it gets a little bigger, it could be a handful for beginners.
The crowds at Waihee can be around sometimes, so you might have some company, but on a quality day like that, it’s worth it.
So, hang tight through the first week and a half of garbage. The real action kicks off on the 9th and 10th of September. That’s where the magic is.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 186 | 188 | 118 | 139 | 141 | 118 | 133 | 137 | 133 | 188 | 180 | 168 | 198 | 145 | 165 | 224 | 278 | 330 | 354 | 338 | 248 |
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-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:15PM0.81m | 1:38AM0.52m | 2:37PM0.81m | 2:14AM0.56m | 2:57PM0.80m | 2:52AM0.60m | 3:16PM0.76m | 3:32AM0.62m | 3:34PM0.71m | 4:17AM0.64m | 3:49PM0.64m | 5:09AM0.63m | 4:00PM0.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:36PM0.21m | 7:42AM-0.01m | 8:55PM0.17m | 8:15AM0.02m | 9:15PM0.13m | 8:48AM0.07m | 9:38PM0.10m | 9:22AM0.14m | 10:01PM0.07m | 9:59AM0.23m | 10:28PM0.05m | 10:40AM0.33m | 10:59PM0.04m | ||||||||
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 | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | N 8 | NNE 7 | E 15 | E 15 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | N 7 | ENE 10 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | NE 8 | SW 18 | E 15 | E 13 |
| kJ | 8 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 72 | 109 | 130 | 125 | 106 | 72 | 62 | 24 | 33 | 24 | 9 | 330 | 12 | 17 | 14 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | N 8 | NW 9 | E 16 | NNE 6 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 17 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | ENE 11 | WSW 16 | W 11 | W 12 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 8 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 14 | 44 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 27 | 26 | 39 | 24 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 10 | N 6 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 10 | W 19 | SW 18 | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 10 | WSW 16 | W 11 | W 8 | — | W 12 | W 11 | SW 14 | W 11 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 24 | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 8 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 186 | 188 | 118 | 139 | 141 | 118 | 133 | 137 | 133 | 188 | 180 | 168 | 198 | 145 | 165 | 224 | 278 | — | 354 | 338 | 248 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 8 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 8 | 8 | 19 | 8 |
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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).
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