Surf Forecasts:
Waihee surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period, E swell with 1,539 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period with ENE 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waihee in the next 16 days are 2.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) 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 1.3m 14s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihee over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get into it.
First up, we're looking at Waihee, a reef and point break that's fairly consistent. The water is sitting at 80°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year. The forecast is a bit of a mixed bag overall. The early part of the week is a write-off with strong cross-onshore winds and choppy conditions. There's a glimmer of hope mid-week, but then it gets messy again. The real standout is a window on Tuesday, September 8th.
For the first few days, it's a struggle. Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th are a rough start with fresh cross-onshore winds and lumpy, poor surf. The combined swell energy is strong on Sunday morning at 1245, but it's completely blown out by those 15-18 mph winds from the ENE. Monday afternoon is a bit more marginal, but still a cross-shore mess.
Then we get our window. Tuesday morning, September 8th is the highlight. The wind swings to a light offshore from the south at 9 mph, and the forecast says "expect very good surf conditions." The swell is a solid 6 ft from the ENE with a period of 11 seconds, generating moderate energy (799). This is a groundswell, and with that offshore breeze, this reef and point setup at Waihee will be clean and well-shaped. The water is a balmy 80°. This is the one to aim for. Tuesday afternoon is still rideable but the wind goes light cross-shore, making it a bit less perfect.
After that, it’s a long, grim run. From Wednesday the 9th right through to the end of the outlook on Monday the 21st of September, the story is pretty much the same: moderate to fresh cross-onshore winds from the ENE or E, with short-period swell (7-8 seconds) and poor surf conditions. The combined energy stays low to moderate (between 175 and 454), and the waves will be choppy and messy. There's nothing to get excited about in that second week at all. It's a real flat spell for any decent paddle surfing.
So, to sum it up: if you’re keen, you’ve got a window on Tuesday morning the 8th. That’s the standout. The rest of the 16-day run is a long stretch of poor conditions, so don't hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sun afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | E 12 | E 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | NE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1240 | 1316 | 1539 | 761 | 1084 | 817 | 661 | 457 | 231 | 188 | 176 | 157 | 178 | 168 | 137 | 240 | 517 | 350 | 400 | 384 | 197 |
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 | cross-off | off | cross | 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 |
High Tide | 12:17PM0.80m | 11:18PM0.35m | 12:51PM0.84m | 00:17AM0.43m | 1:22PM0.86m | 1:02AM0.51m | 1:49PM0.85m | 1:44AM0.59m | 2:14PM0.82m | 2:23AM0.65m | 2:37PM0.77m | 3:02AM0.68m | 2:57PM0.71m | 3:41AM0.70m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:43PM0.28m | 5:19AM0.03m | 7:44PM0.24m | 6:13AM0.00m | 7:57PM0.20m | 6:59AM-0.01m | 8:15PM0.16m | 7:41AM0.02m | 8:35PM0.11m | 8:20AM0.07m | 8:55PM0.08m | 8:58AM0.13m | 9:16PM0.05m | ||||||||
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 | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — |
mm | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | SW 16 | E 12 | E 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | NE 9 | E 13 | E 13 | NW 10 | E 12 | E 11 | ENE 12 | NW 8 | WSW 17 | NNE 7 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 25 | 86 | 1175 | 761 | 1084 | 817 | 661 | 457 | 231 | 166 | 156 | 80 | 101 | 93 | 137 | 11 | 27 | 42 | 25 | 25 | 125 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 10 | SW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 11 | W 11 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | E 12 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WSW 16 | WNW 8 | WSW 17 | W 12 | NW 8 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 5 | 17 | 107 | 217 | 272 | 659 | 217 | 279 | 80 | 43 | 32 | 144 | 44 | 41 | 19 | 26 | 6 | 28 | 3 | 3 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | — | N 9 | N 9 | NW 14 | NNW 13 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | NW 11 | NW 11 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | SW 9 | SW 9 | NW 10 | NW 7 | W 12 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 13 | — | 7 | 6 | 8 | 17 | 138 | 192 | 176 | 32 | 43 | 26 | 26 | 31 | 28 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | E 12 | ENE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 1240 | 1316 | 1539 | 160 | — | — | — | — | — | 188 | 176 | 157 | 178 | 168 | 116 | 240 | 517 | 350 | 400 | 384 | 197 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 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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