Surf Forecasts:
Waihee surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, ENE swell with 752 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waihee this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Waihee in the next 16 days are 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 8AM. 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 Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihee over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here.
Alright, let's be straight with you. We’ve got a solid 16-day window ahead, but honestly, the surf conditions are looking pretty grim for the entire run. The wind is a persistent cross-onshore or cross-shore breeze, and that's going to chop everything up. There is no standout, good window of surf here. It’s a real bummer.
The first recommendation we see is for Waihee, and it kicks off on Tuesday the 15th of September. Right from the get-go, the wind is a problem. Tuesday morning sees a 3ft swell from the NE with a short period of 8 seconds, but it’s blown out by a 9 mph cross-onshore wind, creating poor surf conditions. The combined wave energy is weak at 128. It doesn't get any better. The wind stays up, and for the next two weeks, every single session is marked as "poor surf conditions."
Swell sizes do build. By Thursday the 17th, we’re looking at a 7ft ENE swell, but the wind is up to 16 mph, making it choppy and lumpy. The combined energy climbs to a moderate 644, but it doesn’t matter with that wind. That setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The water temp at the start on Tuesday morning is 80°, which is about average for this time of year.
The swell peaks around Wednesday the 23rd of September with an 8ft swell from the E at 10 seconds. The combined energy is a very strong 2069, but with a 22 mph cross-onshore wind and risk of thunderstorms, it’s a total mess. This is definitely only for experts, and even then, it’ll be a battle.
There are no windows of clean, offshore wind to be found. The entire 16-day stretch is a write-off. It tends not to stay this poor for long, and forecasts can change, so don't bin your boards just yet. But for now, it's a hard pass.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NE 8 | E 11 | NNE 7 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 73 | 39 | 70 | 286 | 410 | 194 | 644 | 559 | 460 | 437 | 374 | 349 | 358 | 326 | 326 | 350 | 341 | 314 | 414 | 434 | 518 |
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-on |
High Tide | 3:32PM0.52m | 5:57AM0.62m | 3:16PM0.48m | 7:25AM0.57m | 10:10AM0.58m | 11:23AM0.62m | 11:58AM0.67m | 11:04PM0.32m | 12:24PM0.71m | 11:46PM0.39m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 10:54AM0.36m | 10:19PM0.06m | 11:48AM0.43m | 10:43PM0.10m | 11:13PM0.14m | 00:18AM0.19m | 3:22AM0.20m | 7:29PM0.28m | 4:47AM0.16m | 7:14PM0.26m | |||||||||||
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 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | SW 18 | SW 18 | E 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 15 | N 10 | SW 14 | NNW 12 |
| kJ | 45 | 35 | 70 | 80 | 79 | 194 | 66 | 66 | 77 | 78 | 76 | 69 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 24 | 23 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 14 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 20 | E 11 | E 11 | N 9 | NNE 9 | SW 17 | W 10 | SW 20 | W 10 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 11 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | NNW 10 | SW 15 | NW 10 | N 9 |
| kJ | 75 | 39 | 56 | 7 | 8 | 77 | 2 | 15 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | WSW 19 | WSW 19 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | N 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | W 12 | W 12 | NW 8 | W 12 |
| kJ | 10 | 74 | 73 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | ENE 4 | E 6 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 73 | 34 | 23 | 286 | 410 | 103 | 644 | 559 | 460 | 437 | 374 | 349 | 358 | 326 | 326 | 350 | 341 | 314 | 414 | 434 | 518 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 |
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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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