Waihee Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.94° N 156.50° W

Waihee Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Waihee sea temperature is
26.7°C
0.1° 

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


Waihee surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, ENE swell with 1,859 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waihee this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Waihee in the next 16 days are 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 15s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 4th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Hey, Rusty here again. Let’s talk about Waihee in feet and miles per hour, ‘cause that’s how some of us still measure it.

The first week is a bit of a battle. The wind is stuck out of the east, blowing cross-onshore at a solid 18 mph, making everything lumpy and frustrating. The swell is there, but it’s messy.

Starting Wednesday the 2nd of September, you’re looking at waist-to-chest high waves (5-7ft) from the ENE with a short, weak period of 7-8 seconds. The energy is moderate, but the comment is “poor surf conditions,” and that’s the truth. Thursday and Friday are more of the same choppy nonsense.

Saturday the 5th, the wind drops to a gentle 9 mph, still cross-on, but the swell holds at 6-7ft from the ENE with a longer 13-second period. The energy is strong, but it’s still “marginal” at best. Sunday the 6th is a carbon copy – 7ft, 12-13 seconds, but the wind keeps it bumpy.

Now, Monday the 8th of September is the one to circle. The wind swings to the ESE at just 6 mph, a light cross-shore. That’s the cleanest we’ll see for a while. The swell is a solid 6ft from the ENE with a 10-second period. It’s still considered marginal, but with that light wind, the morning session could actually be fun. Tuesday the 8th afternoon drops to 2ft, so be there early.

From Wednesday the 9th through Saturday the 12th, the wind picks back up to 9-12 mph cross-onshore, and the swell drops to 5-6ft with a short 7-second period. The energy is weak to moderate. Not worth the effort.

But Sunday the 13th of September brings a change. The wind goes onshore from the NE at a light 6 mph. The swell jumps to 7-8ft from the E, but the period is a short 7 seconds. It’s marginal, but with the light wind and that size, you might find some heavy closeouts. Monday the 14th is similar, with 6ft from the E.

The late standouts are Wednesday the 16th and Thursday the 17th of September. Wednesday sees a 6-7ft E swell with a solid 12-second period and strong energy (1050). The wind is a gentle cross-onshore at 9 mph – not glassy, but the most promising mix of the entire run. Thursday morning holds 6ft at 10 seconds before it all fades.

Water temp is average for the season, so a 3/2 wetsuit is fine.

Bottom line: your best bet is Monday the 8th (morning) for the cleanest surface, and keep an eye on Wednesday the 16th for the most size and push. The rest you can skip.

Rusty, out.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
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1.9
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1.8
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1.7
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7
1.8
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0.9
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1.1
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2.1
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14
2.1
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13
2.2
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2.2
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13
2.2
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13
2.3
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12
2.3
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2.3
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12
2.2
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12
1.7
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11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
423
502
438
375
319
319
330
432
1680
1519
1319
1641
1568
1451
1543
1568
1581
1288
657
Wind (km/h)
25
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30
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Wind State
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cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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High Tide
6:16AM0.62m
3:55PM0.52m
8:03AM0.61m
10:22AM0.66m
11:33AM0.74m
12:17PM0.80m
11:18PM0.35m
12:51PM0.84m
00:17AM0.43m
Low Tide
10:59PM0.04m
11:36AM0.43m
11:38PM0.05m
00:37AM0.07m
2:20AM0.09m
4:07AM0.07m
7:43PM0.28m
5:19AM0.03m
7:44PM0.24m
rain showers
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thunderstorm
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 mm
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Temp °C
26
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Feels °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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