Surf Forecasts:
Waihee surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, ENE swell with 1,274 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. 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 1.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) 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 0.3m 19s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihee over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright team, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming for Waihee. I’ll be honest, this 16-day stretch is a grind. We’ve got a whole lot of poor conditions, with just one brief moment that might be worth paddling out for.
The big story is this persistent cross-onshore wind from the ENE. It’s going to be blowing through most of the period, keeping the ocean choppy and messy. For the first nine days, from Thursday the 23rd of July to Friday the 31st of July, the surf is rated as poor. We’ve got swell sizes between 3 ft and 7 ft, but with that constant cross-on wind, it’s just not going to be good. Even when the swell energy gets strong, like on Monday the 27th with a solid energy reading, the conditions are blown out.
There is one bright spot. The best, and really only, window to aim for is Thursday morning, the 30th of July. The wind is going to be light and cross-offshore from the SE at only 6 mph. The swell is 5 ft from the East with a period of 8 seconds, giving us moderate energy. Waihee is a reef and point break, so with that light wind, it should clean up nicely. The optimum swell direction here is NNE, so this East swell isn't on the money, but for the conditions we’re getting, it’s the best bet. This is a morning-only window, as the afternoon gets choppy again.
After that, it’s back to the same story. From Friday the 31st of July through to Friday the 7th of August, the cross-onshore wind just won’t let up. Swell sizes range from 3 ft to 6 ft, but it’s all blown out. The water temp is 80°, which is standard for this time of year.
The 30th of July morning is the only true standout, and it’s a short one. The rest of the forecast is a blank run for quality waves. Keep an eye on it, but for now, I’d find something else to do.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | ENE 13 | E 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | E 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 201 | 201 | 156 | 293 | 279 | 310 | 322 | 339 | 313 | 307 | 395 | 439 | 522 | 1255 | 575 | 1125 | 1106 | 555 | 473 | 408 | 208 |
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-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:27PM0.64m | 1:01PM0.69m | 1:30PM0.73m | 11:19PM0.34m | 1:58PM0.77m | 00:18AM0.37m | 2:25PM0.80m | 1:02AM0.40m | 2:52PM0.82m | 1:41AM0.43m | 3:17PM0.83m | 2:19AM0.45m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 4:25AM0.06m | 5:21AM0.03m | 8:39PM0.32m | 6:07AM-0.01m | 8:45PM0.30m | 6:47AM-0.04m | 9:01PM0.27m | 7:24AM-0.07m | 9:22PM0.25m | 7:57AM-0.07m | 9:46PM0.23m | ||||||||||
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 | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 20 | NNW 10 | ENE 10 | WSW 18 | E 16 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | SW 15 | E 12 | SW 14 | SW 15 | E 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 38 | 9 | 34 | 31 | 44 | 65 | 56 | 54 | 106 | 307 | 395 | 439 | 522 | 8 | 575 | 7 | 9 | 555 | 473 | 408 | 208 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | WSW 20 | SW 18 | NNW 9 | SW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 19 | E 16 | E 12 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | NNE 10 | — | SE 10 | SW 15 | S 14 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 10 | 37 | 50 | 8 | 47 | 26 | 15 | 20 | 46 | 45 | 25 | 10 | 9 | — | 192 | — | 4 | 9 | 4 | 102 | 84 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | NNW 9 | E 16 | NNW 8 | N 8 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | S 13 | W 19 |
| kJ | 10 | 10 | 8 | 21 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 51 | 49 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 13 | — | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | — | — |
| kJ | 201 | 201 | 156 | 293 | 279 | 310 | 322 | 339 | 313 | 255 | 283 | 242 | 217 | 1255 | — | 1125 | 1106 | 110 | 99 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 8 | 16 | 19 | 13 | 23 | 16 | 0 |
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