Surf Forecasts:
Waihee surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 11s period, ESE swell with 5,935 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waihee this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Waihee in the next 16 days are 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 12s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihee over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what we’ve got. There’s only one spot in the forecast, so the story is simple. For the next week and a half, it’s a total bust for decent waves. From now up until the 26th of August, the wind is hammering from the ENE, right onshore, making everything lumpy and choppy. We’ve got a lot of swell energy—moderate to very strong (values up to 2460)—but it’s all windblown trash. Not worth paddling out.
The first sign of hope doesn’t show up until the 27th of August. Even then, it’s only a marginal call, but it’s the only game in town.
The one standout is Waihee (Mokuleia). It’s a reef and point, which is good, and it’s rated as fairly consistent. The window to watch is from the 27th of August into the 29th. The wind is still cross-on, but lighter—a gentle to moderate breeze. The big story here is the swell: a very long period groundswell from the East, with periods between 14 and 17 seconds. At a point break, that kind of energy can really line up and offer some shaped waves. The swell height is around 4ft to 4ft, and the combined energy is strong, over 1000. With the water temp at a warm 80°F, it’s typical for the season. It won’t be clean and glassy, but it’s the only window in this entire forecast that might be worth a paddle.
Before that, you’re looking at a solid 12-day stretch of poor conditions. Honestly, that strong ENE wind and the bumpy water might be more interesting for a kiteboarder. For a regular surfer, it’s a hard pass. The conditions on the 27th are a long way out, so don’t bet the house on it, but keep an eye on it. It’s all we’ve got.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 47mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Mainly near gales. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 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) | ENE 10 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | ESE 11 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1100 | 2134 | 2335 | 2454 | 5935 | 1085 | 509 | 327 | 261 | 208 | 151 | 147 | 151 | 137 | 84 | 157 | 80 | 70 | 169 | 99 |
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 | 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 | 3:50PM0.81m | 3:59AM0.57m | 4:12PM0.73m | 4:46AM0.57m | 4:28PM0.65m | 5:39AM0.56m | 4:37PM0.58m | 6:48AM0.54m | 4:30PM0.52m | 8:48AM0.54m | 11:15AM0.58m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 10:16PM0.13m | 9:48AM0.11m | 10:40PM0.12m | 10:26AM0.22m | 11:05PM0.11m | 11:04AM0.32m | 11:30PM0.11m | 11:51AM0.42m | 11:59PM0.12m | 00:42AM0.14m | 2:05AM0.15m | |||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — |
mm | — | 4 | 6 | 2 | 27 | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | W 11 | NNW 8 | E 11 | ENE 8 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | E 9 | WSW 17 | W 13 | W 12 | E 8 | WNW 12 | E 8 | NNE 7 | WSW 18 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 3525 | 721 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 28 | 14 | 11 | 84 | 14 | 80 | 40 | 30 | 99 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 11 | W 15 | W 11 | W 13 | W 12 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | W 11 | W 11 | WSW 18 | N 8 | NNE 7 | WSW 16 | NNE 7 | WSW 18 | E 11 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 11 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 30 | 4 | 9 | 27 | 48 | 30 | 9 | 56 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | SW 17 | N 9 | — | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | SW 8 | SW 17 | SW 5 | W 19 | NW 11 | W 13 | W 11 | SW 18 | W 12 | W 10 | WSW 16 | W 11 | W 11 | E 9 |
| kJ | 4 | 12 | 2 | — | 8 | 7 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 11 | 2 | 26 | 9 | 9 | 26 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | ESE 11 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | — | E 7 | ENE 7 | — |
| kJ | 1100 | 2134 | 2335 | 2454 | 5935 | 1085 | 509 | 327 | 261 | 208 | 151 | 147 | 151 | 137 | 47 | 157 | — | 70 | 169 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 148 | 19 | 136 | 102 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 8 |
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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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