Waihee Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag, so let’s break it down.

The surf at Waihee starts off pretty rough. The trade winds are up, blowing cross-on, and it’s making a mess of things. We’re looking at waves around 5 to 5 feet with a short, weak period of 7-8 seconds, and the energy is just not there. The combined energy is weak to moderate (259 on Monday, dropping to 203 and below). It’s basically a choppy, bumpy mess for the first few days, so you’re not missing anything. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The wind stays in that cross-on groove through the middle of the week, keeping the surface lumpy. The swell bumps up a little by Thursday and Friday, with the height getting to 5 to 6 feet. The period is still short, around 7 to 8 seconds, but by Friday afternoon you can see the energy climbing to 619, which is a step up, but the wind is still messing with it. It’s still a poor surf call, to be honest.

Then things get a bit wild. Saturday the 15th sees a big increase in energy, hitting 3024 by the afternoon, with a serious 10-foot swell. But the wind is onshore and fresh, and there are rain showers around. This is a full-on, messy, blown-out mess. Not for paddling. If you’ve got a kite, it might be more interesting, but for a surfboard, it’s a no-go.

Sunday the 16th is where the potential is. The swell is still big, 15 feet in the morning, pushing to 16 feet in the afternoon. The period jumps to 13 seconds, so there’s some real power and length to it. The energy is strong, 6226 in the morning and 8137 in the afternoon. The wind is the key though. In the afternoon it swings to a cross-off from the southwest, and the call is clean. This is a big, powerful groundswell. This is for experienced surfers only. Over 8 feet, it’s expert territory. The break is a reef and point set-up, which is good for this kind of long-period swell, as it won’t just close out. This is the standout of the window. One to watch closely, but the wind is the deciding factor.

Monday the 17th, the swell drops to 8 feet in the morning with a 10-second period. The wind is light offshore from the SSW, so it’s clean and glassy. The energy is still strong at 1042. This looks really good for the more experienced crew. The afternoon drops to 6 feet with light cross-off winds, and it’s looking very clean. This is probably the most user-friendly day of the whole run, still with good energy.

After that, the plug gets pulled. From Tuesday the 18th through to the end of the window on the 25th, the swell fades, the wind goes back to that cross-on trade direction, and we’re looking at small, weak, and bumpy surf. The energy drops significantly, from 298 down to 69 at its lowest point. The heights are mostly under 5 feet, with a short period. It’s a long, flat, and bumpy stretch. Nothing to get excited about.

So, the plan is clear. The weekend of the 16th and 17th is where you want to be. Sunday the 16th afternoon is the big one, but it’s not for the faint-hearted. Monday the 17th is the more manageable, clean option. After that, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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