Waihee Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Waihee over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you – it’s a rough run. We’re staring down a long, ugly stretch of onshore wind and choppy, poor-quality surf. If you’re looking for a glassy, clean wave, you’ll be waiting a while. The forecast kicks off with nothing to write home about, and it stays that way for a solid 12 days.

From the start on Tuesday the 15th, right through to late September, it’s just a constant battering of cross-on wind from the east-northeast. That ENE breeze is blowing at 12 to 19 mph, turning what could be a fun reef and point setup into a lumpy, choppy mess. The swell is there, but it doesn't matter when the wind is ruining the surface. That first week and a bit is all "poor surf conditions" – not a single rideable window in sight.

The waves do push up a bit mid-period. On Thursday the 17th, we see the combined swell energy jump into that moderate range, and we get a solid 7 ft of swell from the ENE, but again, it's crossed up by a stiff 15-19 mph breeze. That's a lot of water moving, but it’s just a washing machine. The energy gets strong by Tuesday the 22nd, with 8 ft of swell – that’s expert territory for size, and the 10-second period means it’s got some punch, but the onshore wind still has it blown out. Honestly, for paddle surfing, it’s a non-starter. If you kite, though, that strong wind and solid swell might look pretty fun.

We finally get a tiny shift near the very end. On Wednesday the 30th of September, the wind drops to a light 6 mph from the NNW. The surf is still small, only 4 ft from the ENE, but with a short 7-second period the energy is weak. The score finally lifts, described as "marginal." It’s not good, but it’s the only sniff of something that isn’t total trash. If you’re desperate, that might be your only chance, but don’t expect much.

Best bet? There isn’t a standout. If I had to point you somewhere, wait for that Wednesday the 30th. The lighter wind might just clean up that small, weak swell enough for a session, but keep your expectations on the floor. This is a blank run, plain and simple.

Stay patient. The ocean owes us one.

Rusty

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