Surf Forecasts:
Waihee surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, ENE swell with 404 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waihee this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Waihee in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 15s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihee over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next week and a half is looking pretty grim for a proper surf. The predominant wind is locked in from the ENE, blowing cross-on, and that’s just chopping everything up. It ain’t pretty.
Looking at the first surf window, on Tuesday the 14th, we’ve got a small 3ft swell from the NNE at Waihee, but with that 9 mph cross-onshore wind, it’s poor. The combined energy is weak at 226. It’s the same story Wednesday and Thursday; the swell bumps up to 4ft, but the wind picks up to 12-16 mph, making it messy. The period is short, around 5-7 seconds, so it’s just wind slop. Water temp is sitting at 79°, which is about average for this time of year.
This pattern of cross-onshore winds and poor surf drags on all the way through Thursday, July 24th. Every day is the same story: small swell, choppy conditions, and no real hope. There’s a solid 10-day gap here with no recommendations.
Now, we start to see some real change around Saturday, July 26th. The swell picks up to 4ft, but the big news is the period jumps to 16 seconds – that’s a very long period groundswell. The energy is strong (975). The wind is still cross-on, but the potential is there. This is a long period swell, so it’s better suited to the point and reef setup at Waihee, but the beach breaks might be too straight. It’s a marginal call.
Sunday, July 27th, is even bigger with a 4ft swell and a 15-second period, and the energy is very strong (1070). Still, that cross-on wind is the spoiler. The best of the window looks to be Tuesday, July 29th, when the swell hits 6ft from the ENE with a 14-second period. The energy is very strong (1548). This is pushing into expert territory though, as it’s over 5ft. The wind is still cross-on, but it’s a gentle breeze, so it might clean up a little. For a true standout, you’d want that offshore wind, but we don’t get it here. The Wednesday, July 30th, keeps the 7ft swell going, but again, it’s marginal.
If you’re a kite surfer, this whole stretch is probably more interesting than paddle surfing, given the consistent cross-onshore winds and decent wave energy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NNE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 5 | NE 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 99 | 248 | 121 | 155 | 80 | 136 | 70 | 103 | 119 | 100 | 119 | 134 | 150 | 257 | 404 | 310 | 238 | 212 | 186 | 136 | 117 |
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 | 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 | 3:26PM0.94m | 2:24AM0.41m | 4:02PM0.91m | 3:17AM0.43m | 4:36PM0.86m | 4:10AM0.44m | 5:06PM0.79m | 5:09AM0.44m | 5:32PM0.71m | 6:19AM0.44m | 5:51PM0.62m | 7:53AM0.45m | 6:01PM0.55m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:12PM0.24m | 8:40AM-0.15m | 10:46PM0.22m | 9:23AM-0.08m | 11:19PM0.20m | 10:04AM0.02m | 11:52PM0.18m | 10:44AM0.13m | 00:26AM0.16m | 11:26AM0.26m | 1:00AM0.14m | 12:18PM0.37m | 1:38AM0.12m | ||||||||
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 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:08 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | WNW 16 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 8 | W 15 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 8 | WNW 13 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | W 12 | W 12 | NNE 7 | E 15 |
| kJ | 99 | 53 | 121 | 115 | 49 | 109 | 43 | 30 | 18 | 29 | 27 | 43 | 40 | 33 | 33 | 13 | 19 | 11 | 11 | 31 | 17 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 16 | W 14 | E 8 | W 15 | W 15 | WSW 16 | W 14 | W 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | SW 14 | W 12 | W 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WSW 16 |
| kJ | 51 | 33 | 18 | 112 | 109 | 25 | 106 | 103 | 67 | 66 | 63 | 60 | 34 | 34 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 27 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 15 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | W 19 | WSW 16 | WSW 17 | WSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 21 | W 20 | W 20 | S 13 | S 12 | W 12 | W 11 |
| kJ | 20 | 8 | 73 | 30 | 31 | 7 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | NE 8 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 5 | NE 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 76 | 248 | — | 155 | 80 | 136 | 70 | 103 | 119 | 100 | 119 | 134 | 150 | 257 | 404 | 310 | 238 | 212 | 186 | 136 | 117 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 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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