Surf Forecasts:
Waihee surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, ENE swell with 1,754 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 2AM (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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 2AM. 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 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) 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 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+) | 2AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihee over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let's talk about the next couple of weeks. I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – it’s a tough watch. A whole lot of nothing good for a long time.
We’ve got a big dry spell before anything worth paddling out for shows up. That first real chance doesn’t roll in until Tuesday, September 8th. Before that, from Friday the 4th through Monday the 7th, the swell sits between 6ft and 7ft out of the ENE, but it’s hammered by a constant cross-onshore wind from the same direction, blowing 12 to 16 mph. It’s choppy, messy, and no fun. The wave energy is strong (between 1000 and 1541), but it’s all wasted on garbage conditions. Don’t bother.
The Only Real Window
Tuesday morning, September 8th, is your one shot. Waihee finally cleans up. The wind swings light from the SSE at just 3 mph, which is a cross-offshore breeze. That’s the key. You’ll get clean, lined-up waves around 6ft from the ENE with a period of 11 seconds. The combined swell energy is a solid 803 – decent energy, but with that glassy surface, it’ll surf way better than the numbers suggest.
Waihee is a reef and point, so that 11-second period is a good thing – it’ll wrap in and hold shape. Water temp is about 80°, which is normal for this time of year. It’s an intermediate spot, fairly consistent, but expect a few others in the water – crowds are listed as "sometimes," so you won’t be alone.
Tuesday afternoon the wind goes light cross-shore from the ESE at 6 mph, and the swell drops to 5ft from the NE with a 10-second period. Still a decent option, but the morning is your best bet.
The Rest Is a Bust
From Wednesday, September 9th, all the way through Saturday, September 19th, it’s the same old story: the ENE trades come back, blowing 12 to 19 mph, cross-onshore, with the swell bouncing between 2ft and 7ft, but mostly short period (7 to 8 seconds) and weak to moderate wave energy (values between 203 and 610). The surf quality is poor, day after day. No second chances, no hidden gems. It’s just a long, choppy, flat spell.
So, if you want a wave, get on Tuesday morning, September 8th, at Waihee. After that, it’s time to find something else to do.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1288 | 1319 | 1379 | 1279 | 1174 | 1200 | 1590 | 1485 | 1252 | 934 | 673 | 457 | 233 | 172 | 176 | 249 | 208 | 242 | 237 |
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-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:33AM0.74m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:20AM0.09m | 4:07AM0.07m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | 6:38 | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — |
mm | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 14 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | ENE 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | ENE 12 | SW 15 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | ENE 13 |
| kJ | 1288 | 21 | 33 | 1279 | 23 | 119 | 1200 | 242 | 1252 | 934 | 673 | 457 | 233 | 166 | 161 | 104 | 101 | 93 | 218 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 11 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | N 10 | WSW 15 | N 9 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 12 | W 11 | E 13 | W 10 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 13 | 14 | 22 | 40 | 24 | 17 | 89 | 6 | 339 | 633 | 298 | 279 | 176 | 46 | 28 | 79 | 30 | 28 | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | WSW 16 | SW 17 | N 9 | N 8 | — | SW 12 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NNW 13 | E 14 | E 14 | W 9 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | ENE 14 | WSW 17 |
| kJ | 15 | 27 | 11 | 13 | 12 | — | 37 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 138 | 192 | 76 | 12 | 19 | 26 | 26 | 41 | 28 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 13 | ENE 14 | — | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 13 | — | — | — | — | E 5 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | — | 1319 | 1379 | — | 1174 | 1200 | 1590 | 1485 | — | — | — | — | 53 | 172 | 176 | 249 | 208 | 242 | 237 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 8 | 16 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 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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