
Surf Forecasts:
Waihee surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 13s period, E swell with 1,932 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waihee this week:
The surf forecast for Waihee over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waihee in the next 16 days are 2.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) 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 1.6m 15s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihee over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.
First up, the water temp at Waihee is sitting at 80°F, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Honestly, I’m looking at this stretch and my heart sinks a little. The whole 16-day period is a bit of a mixed bag, and there’s a lot of cross-onshore wind messing things up. The swell energy is there, sure – we’re looking at moderate to strong combined energy, with values like 722 (weak-moderate) jumping up to 1541 (moderate-strong) and even a peak of 3469 (strong) on Monday the 7th. But the wind is just relentless. For the first several days, it’s a constant cross-on from the ENE, making things choppy and lumpy. The wave comments tell the story: “poor surf conditions” is the headline for most of the first week.
The best chance I can see in this entire window is Tuesday, September 8th. The morning session at Waihee (reef and point) is your best bet. The wind drops right back to a light 3 mph from the ESE, which is a light cross-shore. That’s as close to clean as we’re going to get. The swell is a manageable 6 ft from the ENE, with a period of 11 seconds. That’s a decent groundswell, and at a point break, it should wrap in nicely and offer some shape. The combined energy is 768 (moderate), so there’s enough push. The afternoon stays light with a 6 mph cross-on breeze, but the swell drops to 5 ft. Crowds are possible at Waihee, so get there early.
After that, it’s a grim run. The wind picks right back up, and we’re looking at a long stretch of cross-on conditions and poor surf, right through to the end of the 16 days. There’s a gap of no real recommendations from the 9th of September all the way through to the 19th. The swell stays up over 5 ft at times, even hitting 8 ft, but with the wind on it, it’s just messy. For a reef and point, a long period swell (like the 14-second sets we saw early on) can be fantastic, but not when it’s being chopped up. The later period swells (8-10 seconds) are shorter period and wind-affected, so it’s just not worth paddling out.
If you’re a kiter, this whole period might look interesting with that consistent wind and decent swell, but for a paddle surfer, the only real highlight is that Tuesday the 8th morning. Everything else is a pass.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | E 12 | E 12 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | NE 10 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
439 | 1533 | 1428 | 1192 | 1519 | 1249 | 1323 | 1175 | 1290 | 1931 | 1310 | 1024 | 622 | 334 | 257 | 225 | 219 | 222 | 197 | 232 | 787 | |
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 | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:22AM0.66m | 11:33AM0.74m | 12:17PM0.80m | 11:18PM0.35m | 12:51PM0.84m | 00:17AM0.43m | 1:22PM0.86m | 1:02AM0.51m | 1:49PM0.85m | 1:44AM0.59m | 2:14PM0.82m | 2:23AM0.65m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 2:20AM0.09m | 4:07AM0.07m | 7:43PM0.28m | 5:19AM0.03m | 7:44PM0.24m | 6:13AM0.00m | 7:57PM0.20m | 6:59AM-0.01m | 8:15PM0.16m | 7:41AM0.02m | 8:35PM0.11m | ||||||||||
6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | N 8 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | ENE 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | NE 10 | NE 8 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 |
439 | 5 | 13 | 21 | 19 | 1249 | 122 | 113 | 229 | 1532 | 1310 | 1024 | 622 | 334 | 118 | 225 | 219 | 202 | 196 | 232 | 787 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | N 8 | N 10 | N 9 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 12 | W 11 | W 10 | E 14 | WNW 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 |
7 | 7 | 17 | 14 | 39 | 88 | 12 | 17 | 15 | 679 | 1063 | 400 | 274 | 116 | 257 | 56 | 72 | 61 | 55 | 51 | 25 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | N 13 | W 19 | WSW 16 | — | N 9 | N 11 | — | N 16 | N 9 | NW 14 | NNW 13 | E 14 | E 14 | NW 10 | NW 11 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 |
3 | 3 | 7 | 27 | — | 14 | 9 | — | 5 | 6 | 8 | 17 | 146 | 192 | 50 | 20 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 31 | 28 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 14 | — | ENE 13 | E 12 | E 12 | ENE 13 | — | — | — | — | E 5 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | — |
280 | 1533 | 1428 | 1192 | 1519 | — | 1323 | 1175 | 1290 | 1931 | — | — | — | — | 28 | 135 | 151 | 222 | 197 | 214 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 19 | 16 | 8 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 19 | 19 | 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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