Surf Forecasts:
Waihee surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, ENE swell with 452 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waihee this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Waihee in the next 16 days are 1.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 8PM. 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 13s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihee over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab your wettie, ‘cause I’m gonna break it down for you straight. The next 16 days are looking pretty grim for Waihee. Honestly, I’ve seen calmer washing machines.
We’ve got a solid two-week stretch ahead where the surf is gonna be a mess. It’s not about the size, it’s the wind. That constant cross-on flow is gonna have everything chopped up and lumpy. There’s no point paddling out just to battle that.
The first few days, Tuesday through Thursday, are small and junky. We’re looking at waves around 4ft to 5ft at Waihee, coming from the ENE. The period is mostly under 10 seconds, so the energy is weak and disorganized. The combined energy is pretty paltry, a lot of it in the 144 to 462 range, which tells you there’s no punch. The water temp is 80°F, and that’s pretty normal for this time of year, so you won’t need a hood, just some patience.
It only gets worse from there. The swell might push a bit higher on Saturday the 8th, with 6ft on the face, but it’s coming with a short, weak period and a fresh onshore wind. That’s a recipe for closeouts, not rides. The conditions are just poor, and the guidance isn't giving me any reason to be excited. The whole first week is a wash.
The second week, from August 12th onwards, we see the swell start to build, but the quality stays awful. By the 16th and 17th, we’re looking at significant swell – over 7ft and even 10ft. The combined energy is getting up there, hitting 1317 and 1378 by Monday the 17th, which is strong. But, it’s all for nothing because that wind is relentless. At 15 to 19 mph, it’s going to be a complete onshore maelstrom. This is when the break at Waihee, which is a reef and point setup, is just going to be a washing machine. You’d be better off with a kiteboard than a surfboard. It’s just too dangerous and messy.
So, here’s the bottom line. There are zero quality surf options in this entire 16-day forecast. We are looking at a blank run, and for this area, it’s just one of those stretches. I know it’s a bummer, but it’s part of the game. The good news is that the swell is definitely there in the long range, so the ocean is waking up. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it. For now, keep the board in the car and find something else to do.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | ||||||||||||||
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 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 5 | NE 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 460 | 281 | 193 | 194 | 108 | 172 | 131 | 97 | 55 | 51 | 135 | 187 | 307 | 254 | 276 | 319 | 296 | 280 | 240 | 234 |
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 |
High Tide | 5:07PM0.58m | 8:17AM0.53m | 4:59PM0.52m | 10:35AM0.60m | 11:51AM0.70m | 12:37PM0.79m | 10:03PM0.34m | 1:16PM0.86m | 11:50PM0.37m | 1:52PM0.90m | 00:51AM0.42m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 00:37AM0.08m | 12:37PM0.46m | 1:32AM0.06m | 2:47AM0.04m | 4:09AM0.00m | 8:44PM0.33m | 5:19AM-0.05m | 8:26PM0.30m | 6:16AM-0.09m | 8:41PM0.26m | ||||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | ENE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NE 9 | NE 11 | NE 10 | N 6 | NE 9 | NE 9 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | NNW 8 |
| kJ | 13 | 281 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 37 | 29 | 23 | 3 | 22 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 9 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | NNW 8 | NE 11 | W 11 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | N 7 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | W 10 |
| kJ | 2 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | W 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 8 | W 12 | W 12 | SW 14 | NE 12 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | SW 13 | N 6 | W 12 | N 7 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 23 | 37 | 33 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 4 | 25 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | — | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 460 | — | 193 | 194 | 108 | 172 | 131 | 97 | 55 | 51 | 135 | 187 | 307 | 254 | 276 | 319 | 296 | 280 | 240 | 234 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
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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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