Waihee Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.94° N 156.50° W

Waihee Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Waihee sea temperature is
26.6°C
0.0° 

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


Waihee surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, E swell with 402 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waihee this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Waihee in the next 16 days are 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 2PM. 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 16s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 23rd Aug)5ft (1.6m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking at Waihee.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next week and a half is looking pretty ordinary. We’ve got a persistent cross-onshore breeze from the east and east-northeast that’s going to keep things lumpy, choppy, and generally messy. The swell is hanging around the 4ft to 6ft mark, but it’s mostly short-period windswell (6 to 9 seconds), so it won’t have much push or shape. The combined wave energy is moderate, reading between 156 and 449, but it’s just not translating into anything good. The water temp is a pleasant 80°F, right on the average for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick wetsuit.

Now, through the end of August and into early September, it’s a real grind. Every day from Saturday 22 August right through to Tuesday 1 September is a write-off – poor surf conditions with that onshore wind chopping everything up. That’s over a week of nothing worth paddling out for.

The first glimmer of hope shows up on Wednesday morning, 2 September. For a brief moment, the wind drops to a light breeze (6 mph from the NE), and while it’s still cross-on, the lumpiness settles to just “light cross-onshore with small wind ripples.” The swell is 5ft from the ENE with an 8-second period – not great, but at least it’s rideable. This is only a 1 out of 10 scenario, so keep your expectations in check. The afternoon deteriorates again with thunderstorms and stronger wind.

After that, we slide back into poor conditions through the first week of September. The swell builds a bit – by Saturday 5 September we see 6ft from the ENE with a very long 13-second period, and the combined energy jumps to a strong 1042. That’s got some power behind it, but the wind is still cross-on at 16 mph, so it’s going to be a lumpy, bumpy mess. This setup is really more for the kite crowd than for paddle surfing.

The standout window? Honestly, there’s no real standout in this 16-day run. The only session I’d even consider is that Wednesday 2 September morning – light wind, 5ft swell, and it’s the closest thing to clean we’re going to get. But it’s marginal at best. For a spot like Waihee that’s a reef and point break that needs a clean window, we’re just not getting it. This break is fairly consistent, but with this wind pattern, it’s going to stay poor. Forecasts can change though, so don’t give up hope.

Stay tuned, and I’ll be back when the charts look friendlier.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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22
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
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8
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1.7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
300
341
395
208
190
331
326
333
364
266
199
147
163
156
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139
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141
142
168
Wind (km/h)
30
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25
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25
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Wind State
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High Tide
10:27PM0.32m
1:07PM0.73m
11:42PM0.36m
1:30PM0.77m
00:25AM0.41m
1:53PM0.80m
1:02AM0.47m
2:15PM0.81m
1:38AM0.52m
2:37PM0.81m
2:14AM0.56m
2:57PM0.80m
2:52AM0.60m
Low Tide
8:33PM0.31m
5:11AM0.09m
8:04PM0.29m
5:58AM0.05m
8:07PM0.27m
6:36AM0.01m
8:19PM0.24m
7:10AM-0.01m
8:36PM0.21m
7:42AM-0.01m
8:55PM0.17m
8:15AM0.02m
9:15PM0.13m
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6:50
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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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