Surf Forecasts:
Waihee surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, ENE swell with 489 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waihee this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Waihee in the next 16 days are 1.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 11s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihee over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for Waihee (Maui) over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough stretch. We’re looking at a long, long run of poor surf conditions. The wind is pretty much locked in from the ENE, blowing cross-on shore, and it’s kicking up a choppy mess. The swell hanging around is mostly short-period windswell, coming from the same direction as the wind, so it’s just not offering any quality. The water temp is sitting at 80°F which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first proper chance of anything rideable doesn’t show up until Monday the 17th of August. That afternoon, the wind is forecast to go glassy, with a light SE breeze. The swell will be a solid 8ft from the ENE, with a period around 8 seconds, and the combined energy will be pumping at 891 (moderate energy). It’s looking like a proper window of clean surf.
Now, that Monday afternoon is the only real standout in the whole 16-day window. The swell is a bit on the beefy side at 8ft, so it’s getting into that territory where it’s better for experienced surfers. Because it’s a reef and point setup, it should handle that size and shape up better than a beach break would. The fact that it’s a fairly consistent spot is a positive, but the crowds are "sometimes" a factor here, so you might have some company if you’re chasing that glassy window.
Other than that one afternoon, it’s a grim picture. You’ve got over two weeks of onshore wind, choppy surface, and poor quality waves. The swell does get up to 8ft on the 17th morning, but with the cross-on wind, it’s just a messy, blown-out wall. For the most part, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than for paddle surfing, as the wind is constant and the swell is there, just not clean.
So, mark your calendar for Monday the 17th of August in the afternoon. That’s the one chance to get a clean one. Everything else, keep the board in the car and wait for a better forecast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 4 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 537 | 477 | 381 | 277 | 249 | 447 | 379 | 489 | 281 | 207 | 127 | 61 | 125 | 155 | 97 | 44 | 88 | 186 | 210 | 265 | 261 |
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 | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:43PM0.71m | 5:20AM0.50m | 4:58PM0.65m | 6:31AM0.50m | 5:07PM0.58m | 8:17AM0.53m | 4:59PM0.52m | 10:35AM0.60m | 11:51AM0.70m | 12:37PM0.79m | 10:03PM0.34m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 10:03AM0.14m | 11:27PM0.13m | 10:39AM0.24m | 11:58PM0.11m | 11:22AM0.35m | 00:37AM0.08m | 12:37PM0.46m | 1:32AM0.06m | 2:47AM0.04m | 4:09AM0.00m | 8:44PM0.33m | ||||||||||
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 | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | W 13 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NE 9 | NE 11 | NE 9 | WSW 18 | NE 9 |
| kJ | 142 | 130 | 125 | 119 | 104 | 447 | 379 | 13 | 281 | 207 | 127 | 61 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 31 | 20 | 28 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | W 11 | N 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 7 | NE 11 | W 10 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | N 7 | N 6 | WSW 18 |
| kJ | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 30 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 12 | W 12 | SW 17 | SW 17 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 12 | W 12 | SW 14 | SW 20 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | W 12 | W 13 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 37 | 33 | 3 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | ENE 11 | — | — | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 4 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 537 | 477 | 381 | 277 | 249 | — | — | 489 | — | — | 22 | 28 | 125 | 155 | 97 | 44 | 88 | 186 | 210 | 265 | 261 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 20 | 24 | 19 | 8 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 |
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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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