Waihee Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.94° N 156.50° W

Waihee Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Waihee sea temperature is
26.5° C
0.3° 

Waihee surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Waihee surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, ENE swell with 3,118 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period with NE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waihee this week:

The surf forecast for Waihee over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waihee in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 17s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 29th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 29th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 28th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihee over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s ahead for Waihee. I gotta be straight with you – this one is a tough stretch. The forecast makes for grim reading for a wave rider, and I’m not seeing any real standouts to get excited about. The first few days are a write-off, and it’s a long wait before things even look remotely interesting. We’re looking at a solid 16-day window, but the first real surf worth talking about doesn’t show up until late in the piece.

The first recommendation isn’t until the morning of the 28th of July, and even then, it’s a marginal call. Up until that point, from the 24th right through the 27th, it’s all poor surf conditions. We’re talking cross-onshore winds, choppy, lumpy, and just messy. The wind is blowing from the ENE and NE, which is cross-on at this spot, and it’s ruining what little swell there is. The swell energy is moderate at best, with values like 352 and 427 (moderate), but it’s just not clean. For a reef and point setup like Waihee, it’s a real shame.

Now, by the 28th of July, Tuesday morning, things start to shift. The swell picks up to 8 ft from the east with a 13 second period (a nice groundswell), and the combined energy jumps right up to 2156 (strong). The wind is finally onshore, which is a big improvement. The morning is a bit of a gamble though – it’s a marginal forecast with a risk of thunderstorms. The afternoon looks better with some clouds and the swell jumping to 10 ft from the ENE. That’s a big, powerful swell (energy reading 3118 – very strong), but 10 ft is expert territory. It’s a long period swell (13 seconds) which means it’ll have good shape and energy, but it can be a bit tricky. The winds are from the NNE at 12 mph, which is onshore, so it might be clean. This is the closest we get to a standout, but it’s for experts only, and the conditions are still marginal.

The 29th of July, Wednesday, sees the swell drop a bit. Morning has 7 ft from the NE with a 10 second period, and the wind is a light cross-on from the north. Combined energy is 786 (moderate). The afternoon drops to 5 ft from the ENE with a 9 second period, and the wind goes light cross-shore. It’s still marginal, and the quality is questionable.

After that, we’re back to poor conditions. From the 30th of July through to the 5th of August, it’s the same old story: cross-onshore winds, choppy, poor surf. The swell is there, but it’s a mess. The combined energy values are moderate, but the wind is the killer. The 2nd of August has a nice long period swell of 16-17 seconds from the east, with energy readings of 817 and 878 (moderate), but it’s all cross-on with the ENE wind. It’s a real shame because that long period groundswell would be perfect for a point break like Waihee, but it’s blown out.

The last chance we get is the 4th of August, Tuesday morning. There’s a 5 ft swell from the ENE with a 13 second period, and the wind is a gentle cross-on from the ENE. The combined energy is 812 (moderate). It’s still marginal. The rest of the week is a write-off.

So, the best of a bad bunch is the 28th of July, with that big, powerful groundswell. But it’s for experts only, and the conditions are not perfect. There’s no real standout session for the average punter. The water temperature here is 80°F with a +0.5°F anomaly, which is about average for this time of year. The optimum swell direction for Waihee is NNE, but we’re mostly getting east and ENE swells, which is not ideal for this spot.

Honestly, for the next two weeks, if you’re a paddle surfer, you might want to take a break. The setup looks more interesting for the kite surfers with all that cross-onshore wind. It’s going to be a long, frustrating wait. The forecasts can change, but right now, I’d be looking for a different hobby for a while.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Height (m)
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Period (s)
1.7
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1.6
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8
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
301
279
353
353
335
339
610
687
711
946
1266
1810
3118
1720
784
322
291
272
258
259
Wind (km/h)
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25
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High Tide
1:30PM0.73m
11:19PM0.34m
1:58PM0.77m
00:18AM0.37m
2:25PM0.80m
1:02AM0.40m
2:52PM0.82m
1:41AM0.43m
3:17PM0.83m
2:19AM0.45m
3:42PM0.83m
2:58AM0.47m
Low Tide
5:21AM0.03m
8:39PM0.32m
6:07AM-0.01m
8:45PM0.30m
6:47AM-0.04m
9:01PM0.27m
7:24AM-0.07m
9:22PM0.25m
7:57AM-0.07m
9:46PM0.23m
8:28AM-0.05m
10:10PM0.21m
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Temp °C
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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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