Waihee Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.94° N 156.50° W

Waihee Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 13 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Waihee sea temperature is
27.0°C
0.2° 

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


Waihee surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, ENE swell with 645 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waihee this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Waihee in the next 16 days are 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 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 0.4m 18s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 17th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihee over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright crew, Rusty here again, same story, different numbers. Looking at Waihee for the next couple weeks, it’s a bit of a bummer. We’ve got a long stretch of onshore winds that are going to keep the surf pretty messy. The water is warm, about 81°, which is normal for this time of year.

Right off the bat, Sunday the 13th, we’ve got waves around 3ft from the NNE, but it’s cross-on and choppy. Not worth paddling out. The combined swell energy is at 196 (moderate energy), but the wind is the problem.

Through the first week, from the 14th to the 19th, we see waves from 3ft up to 7ft, with swell direction hanging out of the NE and then the ENE. The periods are short, mostly around 8 to 10 seconds, so these are windswell lines, not clean groundswell. The wind is cross-on every single day, from 15 km/h up to 30 km/h, making it lumpy and choppy. The combined energy gets up to 617 (moderate energy) on Thursday the 17th, but with that wind it’s just a messy, blown-out affair. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Heading into the second week, it doesn’t really let up. Around September 23rd, we see a bigger pulse of 8ft swell from the east with a period of 11 seconds – that’s a legit groundswell. The combined energy hits 1234 (strong wave energy) on Wednesday morning. But again, it’s cross-on and lumpy. That much energy with onshore wind will be tough, shifting sand and making it hard to find an open face. The experts might find some heavy ones, but for most of us, it’s a day to watch.

The one little glimmer is near the end of the outlook, on September 26th and 27th. The swell direction swings to the northwest, and we get a very long period groundswell. On the 26th, we see a 2ft swell from the NW with an 18-second period, and combined energy of 409 (moderate energy). The next day, a 2ft swell with a 14-second period. Waihee is a reef and point break, which is perfect for these long period swells – they can wrap in beautifully. But the wind is still cross-on from the ENE. If that wind ever turns offshore, this could be a magic window. For now, it’s a promise that’s on hold. With poor surf ratings across the board and the wind locked in, there’s no clear standout. We wait.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NNE
9
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9
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NE
8
1.2
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8
0.8
ENE
5
0.9
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8
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11
1.4
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10
1.5
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10
1.5
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10
1.8
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10
2
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9
1.8
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8
1.6
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8
1.7
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8
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E
8
1.6
E
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.6
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
99
112
115
191
36
96
133
56
380
446
437
611
617
470
341
374
341
349
367
358
Wind (km/h)
15
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15
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NE
15
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15
ENE
20
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25
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15
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25
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Wind State
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High Tide
3:14PM0.64m
4:21AM0.69m
3:27PM0.58m
5:04AM0.66m
3:32PM0.52m
5:57AM0.62m
3:16PM0.48m
7:25AM0.57m
10:10AM0.58m
11:23AM0.62m
Low Tide
9:36PM0.04m
10:13AM0.29m
9:58PM0.04m
10:54AM0.36m
10:19PM0.06m
11:48AM0.43m
10:43PM0.10m
11:13PM0.14m
00:18AM0.19m
3:22AM0.20m
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6:11
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6:30
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 mm
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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