Surf Forecasts:
Waihee surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, NE swell with 2,381 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waihee this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Waihee in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) 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 1.0m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihee over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’m laying it out from the beach shack. Waihee (Maui) is going through a rough patch. The water temp is about 80°, right on the money for this time of year, so no big deal there. But the swell and wind? Not cooperating.
The entire 16-day forecast is a struggle. The first surfable moment doesn’t show up until Monday, August 17th, and even that’s just a marginal hope. Before that, from Tuesday the 11th through Sunday the 16th, it’s all cross-onshore wind and choppy, messy junk. The swell energy builds – by Saturday the 15th we’re looking at moderate to strong energy (864) and by Sunday the 16th it’s strong (1401) – but the wind ruins it. On Sunday, a gale-force cross-shore (40 mph) makes it a total no-go, with big crossing waves. Not for paddling.
So, the only real standout is Monday, August 17th, in the morning. We’ve got a 10ft swell from the NE, with a period of 11 seconds – that’s a solid groundswell, packing strong energy (2305). The wind shifts to a cross-shore breeze from the ESE at 12 mph, which is a step up from the mess we’ve had. But, the swell is over 8ft, so this is strictly for the experts. Waihee is a reef and point, which handles that long-period energy well, but it’s inconsistent and can get crowded sometimes. The optimum swell direction is NNE, and this is NE, so it’s close but not perfect. Still, it’s the only time things look even a little promising. The afternoon of that day goes back to poor.
From Tuesday the 18th onwards, it’s back to small, weak, and choppy. The energy drops to weak levels (79 to 416) and the wind stays cross-onshore. There’s nothing else that comes close. Given the break is fairly consistent, this is probably just a temporary lull, but right now, the outlook is pretty flat.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 71mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the NE on Fri afternoon, gales from the E by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NNW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 191 | 186 | 164 | 163 | 166 | 165 | 173 | 231 | 306 | 370 | 423 | 493 | 858 | 1174 | 1774 | 1331 | 1395 | 1736 | 2305 | 2135 | 376 |
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 | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:25PM0.92m | 1:42AM0.48m | 2:56PM0.91m | 2:28AM0.52m | 3:25PM0.87m | 3:13AM0.55m | 3:50PM0.81m | 3:59AM0.57m | 4:12PM0.73m | 4:46AM0.57m | 4:28PM0.65m | 5:39AM0.56m | 4:37PM0.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:02PM0.23m | 7:50AM-0.10m | 9:26PM0.19m | 8:31AM-0.06m | 9:51PM0.16m | 9:10AM0.02m | 10:16PM0.13m | 9:48AM0.11m | 10:40PM0.12m | 10:26AM0.22m | 11:05PM0.11m | 11:04AM0.32m | 11:30PM0.11m | ||||||||
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 | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 53 | 9 | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 27 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | NNW 9 | ESE 10 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | ESE 13 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | W 12 | ENE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NNW 8 |
| kJ | 12 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 34 | 5 | 6 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 1774 | 1331 | 25 | 1736 | 2305 | 2135 | 376 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 9 | W 12 | NNW 8 | W 12 | W 12 | NNW 8 | W 11 | W 11 | W 13 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 31 | 6 | 6 | 22 | 9 | 9 | 99 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | NW 7 | SW 17 | ENE 10 | S 14 | S 14 | W 11 | S 13 | W 16 | NNW 8 | W 12 | W 12 | SE 12 | SW 18 | SW 19 | W 11 |
| kJ | 9 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 12 | 14 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | — | — | ENE 11 | — | — | — | SSW 4 |
| kJ | 191 | 186 | 164 | 163 | 166 | 165 | 173 | 231 | 306 | 370 | 423 | 493 | 858 | 1174 | — | — | 1395 | — | — | — | 25 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 149 | 155 | 155 | 39 | 102 | 136 | 16 | 16 | 8 |
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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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