Surf Forecasts:
Waihee surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, ENE swell with 630 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 Type | Time (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, Rusty here again. Let's break it down in the old units. It’s going to be a rough two weeks, I won’t sugarcoat it. The trades are going to be blowing hard from the ENE, keeping everything a choppy, cross-onshore mess.
From Monday the 14th of September through to Monday the 28th, it’s pretty much a total blank. The waves will be there, but the quality won't be. The wind is relentless, and the surf reports are all calling it "poor." It’s a long stretch of waiting.
The one and only window of hope is on Tuesday the 29th of September. That’s our day.
Waihee (Maui) – This reef and point break is our saving grace. On that Tuesday morning, we’ll be looking at chest-to-head high waves, about 6 feet (1.8m) of NE swell. The period is short, around 8 seconds, but here’s the big deal: the wind will finally drop. It’s going to be light cross-shore, bordering on glassy. That means clean, smooth faces.
The wave energy is pumping with moderate energy (524), but it’ll be surfable because of the calm wind. The water temperature is a nice 81°F, which is dead on average for this time of year. Since the swell is 6 feet, it’s a little punchy for beginners, but it’s prime for intermediate surfers. Just know that this spot can get crowded when it’s good, and after two weeks of junk, it’s going to be popular.
So, in short: grin and bear the next two weeks of wind. But circle the 29th of September on your calendar. That’s your standout day. Clean, lined-up waves at Waihee after a long wait. Don’t sleep on it.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | ||||||||||||||
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 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | E 11 | NNE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 129 | 42 | 86 | 39 | 56 | 269 | 338 | 439 | 479 | 592 | 460 | 383 | 383 | 349 | 367 | 367 | 359 | 361 | 314 | 284 |
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 |
High Tide | 3:27PM0.58m | 5:04AM0.66m | 3:32PM0.52m | 5:57AM0.62m | 3:16PM0.48m | 7:25AM0.57m | 10:10AM0.58m | 11:23AM0.62m | 11:58AM0.67m | 11:04PM0.32m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 9:58PM0.04m | 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 | ||||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:23 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 22 | ENE 5 | E 12 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | NNE 7 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 45 | 22 | 45 | 34 | 50 | 80 | 79 | 77 | 104 | 66 | 77 | 78 | 76 | 69 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 23 | 23 | 9 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | NNE 8 | WSW 20 | E 11 | E 11 | N 9 | N 9 | NW 10 | SW 16 | SW 20 | W 10 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 11 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 16 | 42 | 75 | 39 | 56 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 66 | 15 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | E 13 | NE 8 | WSW 19 | WSW 19 | NW 9 | NW 9 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | NW 12 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | N 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | N 11 |
| kJ | 5 | 30 | 10 | 74 | 73 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | — | NE 8 | ENE 4 | E 5 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 129 | — | 86 | 26 | 20 | 269 | 338 | 439 | 479 | 592 | 460 | 383 | 383 | 349 | 367 | 367 | 359 | 361 | 314 | 284 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 8 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 23 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
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