Surf Forecasts:
Waihee surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, ENE swell with 3,289 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waihee in the next 16 days are 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 18s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
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 the cards for Waihee over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough outlook. We’re looking at a long stretch of poor conditions to start. The first solid recommendation doesn’t come until Wednesday, July 29th. That’s over four days of waiting for something worthwhile. The easterly trades are just hammering the coast, putting a strong cross-onshore chop on everything. The energy is there, but it’s a messy, lumpy mess.
The one standout in this whole 16-day window is the morning of Wednesday, July 29th. That morning, we’ve got a real shift. A moderate offshore wind from the south is blowing, and the swell jumps up to 10ft from the ENE. The combined energy is strong (1397), and the wind is making it clean. This is the one to circle on the calendar. Now, at 10ft, this is expert territory, no question. The period is 10 seconds, so it’s got some decent grunt but it’s not a long, drawn-out groundswell. For a reef and point set-up like Waihee (Big Island), that’s probably a good thing – it’ll have some shape and won’t just be closing out. The water temp is about average for this time of year.
The rest of the period is pretty grim. The Tuesday afternoon before (July 28th) shows a bit of a bump in size with onshore wind, but it’s not recommended. After that Wednesday morning, the trades return and the quality drops right back off. The second week, from August 1st onwards, is more of the same: persistent cross-onshore winds, choppy conditions, and poor surf with scores of zero. There’s a whisper of some longer period energy (15-16 seconds) on August 2nd and 3rd, but the wind is just ruining it. The combined energy is moderate (around 750), but it’s a total write-off for a paddle surfer. If you’re into kiting, that setup with the cross-onshore wind and decent swell might be more interesting, but for a surfboard, it’s a no-go.
So, to sum it up: wait for Wednesday morning, July 29th. That’s your one shot. Everything else is a washout. Be patient, and keep an eye on the forecasts – they can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 143 | 301 | 301 | 279 | 321 | 362 | 368 | 329 | 492 | 458 | 492 | 649 | 643 | 941 | 1174 | 3289 | 1397 | 647 | 486 |
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 | on | on | off | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:01PM0.69m | 1:30PM0.73m | 11:19PM0.34m | 1:58PM0.77m | 00:18AM0.37m | 2:25PM0.80m | 1:02AM0.40m | 2:52PM0.82m | 1:41AM0.43m | 3:17PM0.83m | 2:19AM0.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:25AM0.06m | 5:21AM0.03m | 8:39PM0.32m | 6:07AM-0.01m | 8:45PM0.30m | 6:47AM-0.04m | 9:01PM0.27m | 7:24AM-0.07m | 9:22PM0.25m | 7:57AM-0.07m | 9:46PM0.23m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | 7:07 | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 30 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | WSW 18 | E 16 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | ENE 11 | SW 14 | S 13 | W 19 |
| kJ | 36 | 31 | 44 | 65 | 56 | 54 | 106 | 329 | 492 | 458 | 492 | 649 | 643 | 941 | 1174 | 3289 | 8 | 3 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | NNW 9 | SW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 19 | E 16 | E 12 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | W 20 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 34 | 8 | 47 | 26 | 15 | 20 | 46 | 45 | 25 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | E 16 | NNW 8 | ENE 9 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 15 | N 11 |
| kJ | 50 | 21 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 51 | 49 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NNE 9 | NE 7 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 143 | 301 | 301 | 279 | 321 | 362 | 368 | 276 | 268 | 261 | 229 | 174 | 132 | 270 | 199 | 2416 | 1397 | 647 | 486 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 8 | 19 | 24 | 19 | 0 | 16 | 16 |
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