Surf Forecasts:
Waihee surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, E swell with 445 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waihee this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Waihee in the next 16 days are 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) 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 10s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihee over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, and I’m not going to sugarcoat it – the next couple of weeks at Waihee are looking real rough. We’ve got a long stretch of onshore, choppy conditions that are not going to give us the clean, lined-up waves we want. It’s one of those periods where you might be better off doing something else, because the wind is just not cooperating.
The pattern starts Saturday, August 22nd, and it’s a mess. We’ve got a moderate cross-onshore breeze from the ENE, around 15 mph, with a weak, short-period swell. The swell is coming from the east at about 5 ft, but with a period of only 7 seconds, it’s just bumpy and weak – the combined energy of all swells is only 231 (moderate wave energy). Water temperature is sitting at 80°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so at least the water is nice.
That same story repeats itself day after day. Sunday the 23rd gives us a slightly bigger swell, up to 5 ft, and the period climbs to 9 seconds, but the wind stays fresh and cross-onshore, making it lumpy. The combined energy jumps to 440 (moderate wave energy), but it’s wasted on the bumpy surface. Monday and Tuesday keep the same vibe: clear skies but that persistent ENE wind at 12-15 mph, cross-onshore, keeping the surf choppy and poor. The swell holds around 5 ft to 5 ft, but the period drops back to 8 seconds.
We get a bit of a break in the wind on Wednesday the 26th, with the breeze dropping to 12 mph, but it’s still cross-onshore, and the swell drops to 4 ft with a 7-second period. The combined energy falls to 177 (weak wave energy). Thursday and Friday are more of the same – clear skies, moderate cross-onshore wind, and small, weak swell.
The weekend of the 29th and 30th is a total write-off. Saturday the 29th sees 4 ft swell from the ENE with a 7-second period and 15 mph winds, and Sunday the 30th is light but still cross-onshore, with a 5 ft swell from the NE. The combined energy on Sunday afternoon is only 209 (weak wave energy).
Now, here’s a small glimmer. On Monday, August 31st, the wind finally drops to a gentle breeze, 9 mph, from the ENE. It’s still cross-onshore, but it’s lighter. The swell picks up to 5 ft, and the combined energy goes to 247 (moderate wave energy). That morning, the wind is light enough that it might be barely rideable, but it’s still not clean. Tuesday, September 1st, offers a similar story with a gentle breeze and rain showers, but the swell is a bit bigger at 6 ft, and the combined energy is 508 (moderate wave energy). The wind is still cross-onshore, so it’s not great.
The only real chance we get is on Wednesday, September 2nd. The wind shifts to a light breeze, 6 mph, from the NE, and it’s actually onshore, not cross-onshore. The swell is 5 ft from the ENE with an 8-second period, and the combined energy is 344 (moderate wave energy). The wave comment says “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions,” but the wind is the lightest we’ve seen. This is the best of a bad bunch, but it’s still not what we’d call a standout.
The rest of the week into September 6th is just more of the same – moderate to fresh cross-onshore wind, and the swell stays around 5 ft to 7 ft, but the wind just ruins it. By Sunday the 6th, we’ve got a severe gale from the NE at 47 mph, which is totally blown out. For kite surfers, some of these days with strong onshore wind and decent swell might be worth a look, but for paddle surfing, it’s a hard pass.
So, to sum it up: the best we’ve got in the whole 16-day window is Wednesday, September 2nd, with light winds and a 5 ft swell from the ENE. It’s marginal, but it’s the cleanest it’ll be. The rest of the time, it’s just a choppy, cross-onshore mess. Keep your hopes up – forecasts can change – but right now, I’d be looking for something else to do.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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) | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
231 | 285 | 374 | 386 | 395 | 221 | 298 | 295 | 326 | 324 | 273 | 199 | 163 | 145 | 132 | 132 | 145 | 110 | 119 | 128 | 144 | |
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 |
High Tide | 12:40PM0.69m | 10:27PM0.32m | 1:07PM0.73m | 11:42PM0.36m | 1:30PM0.77m | 00:25AM0.41m | 1:53PM0.80m | 1:02AM0.47m | 2:15PM0.81m | 1:38AM0.52m | 2:37PM0.81m | 2:14AM0.56m | 2:57PM0.80m | 2:52AM0.60m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:33PM0.31m | 5:11AM0.09m | 8:04PM0.29m | 5:58AM0.05m | 8:07PM0.27m | 6:36AM0.01m | 8:19PM0.24m | 7:10AM-0.01m | 8:36PM0.21m | 7:42AM-0.01m | 8:55PM0.17m | 8:15AM0.02m | 9:15PM0.13m | ||||||||
6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
— | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | NW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | N 7 | N 7 | E 15 | ENE 14 |
17 | 17 | 44 | 54 | 47 | 26 | 31 | 29 | 15 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 42 | 41 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WNW 10 | SW 16 | SW 15 | NW 12 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 18 | N 7 | N 9 | N 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | N 7 | N 7 |
25 | 25 | 20 | 10 | 9 | 24 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | WNW 11 | WSW 16 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 14 | W 9 | SW 14 | SW 13 | W 12 | W 12 | SW 18 | SW 15 | W 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | E 17 | E 16 | NW 10 | NW 9 |
4 | 12 | 24 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 44 | 15 | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 |
231 | 285 | 374 | 386 | 395 | 221 | 298 | 295 | 326 | 324 | 273 | 199 | 163 | 145 | 132 | 132 | 145 | 110 | 119 | 128 | 144 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 16 |
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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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