Waihee Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.94° N 156.50° W

Waihee Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Waihee sea temperature is
26.6° C
0.3° 

Waihee surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Waihee surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, ENE swell with 583 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 11PM. 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 12s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 3rd Aug)5ft (1.5m) 12s

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 cards for Waihee over the next couple of weeks. Straight up, I gotta be honest with you – this isn’t a pretty picture. The whole 16-day window is pretty much a write-off for decent waves, so don’t be expecting any fire sessions.

The issue here is a relentless cross-onshore wind that just won’t let up. It’s coming out of the ENE, blowing at 12 to 18 mph for the majority of the run, turning every bit of swell into a choppy, bumpy mess. The wave energy is weak to moderate at best, with a combined energy mostly below 300, only kicking up above 500 later on, but by then the wind is even stronger. The swell is coming from the ENE too, which is the exact opposite of what Waihee needs – it likes swell from the NNE to really shine. So you’ve got the wrong direction, shitty wind, and short-period swell around 7–8 seconds that doesn’t have any punch.

The water temp is 80°, which is about normal for this time of year, so at least you’ll be warm while you’re getting frustrated.

Looking day by day, it’s all much the same. Sunday the 2nd kicks it off with a 6ft ENE swell at 8 seconds and 15 mph cross-on wind. That’s a hard pass. Monday the 3rd through to the end of the first week is just more of the same: 3ft to 5ft, choppy, poor surf conditions, and wind that never gets glassy. There’s a brief flicker on the 4th where the period bumps up to 11 seconds, suggesting a touch more groundswell, but the wind is still cross-on from the NE at 6-9 mph, so it’s still messy.

Into the second week, from the 8th onwards, the swell actually builds. By Sunday the 16th, we’re looking at 7ft sets with a combined energy of 595 – that’s the biggest energy of the whole run. The problem? The wind is still hammering from the ENE at 15–18 mph, making it lumpy and ugly. At 7ft, it’s getting into the zone that’s too much for beginners, but with the poor conditions, even the experts won’t be having fun. This setup is honestly more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

There are zero standouts here. Not a single recommendation. It’s a rare blank run for this area, but sometimes the trade winds just lock in and ruin the party. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but for now, I’d leave the board at home.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
477
381
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234
534
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281
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286
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Wind (km/h)
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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
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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Information about the Waihee Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Waihee may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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