
Surf Forecasts:
Waihee surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, ENE swell with 432 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waihee this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Waihee in the next 16 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 15s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihee over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you, this is a tough one. Looking at the whole 16-day window for Waihee, a reef and point setup that’s fairly consistent, the truth is there’s nothing good on offer. The whole run is a blank. From Sunday the 12th all the way through Sunday the 26th, every single session is plagued by cross-onshore winds. The swell is coming from the wrong direction – the spot wants swell from the NNE, and we’re stuck with ENE and E swells the whole time. The wave heights bounce around between 2ft and 6ft, but the period is short, mostly 6 to 8 seconds, so it’s weak, choppy, and messy. The combined energy is moderate, reading between 120 and 432, but it’s all junk. The water temp is 79° with a tiny anomaly of 0.4°, so that’s about normal for the time of year. Honestly, there is no standout, no day to recommend. The only flicker of change comes on Monday the 27th (over a week away) when the wind finally swings light and variable, but the surf is still marginal and small – 3ft to 3ft, with a long period of 14 to 15 seconds. That long period could make for some cleaner lines at a point break like Waihee, but the energy is weak and the conditions are only rated as “marginal.” Expect crowds here sometimes, but with nothing on offer, it won’t be an issue. Waihee is a good break, but it simply doesn’t stay poor for long, and forecasts can change. For now, leave the boards at home.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
421 | 432 | 392 | 319 | 285 | 146 | 229 | 120 | 160 | 99 | 105 | 77 | 92 | 78 | 98 | 88 | 134 | 91 | 133 | 187 | 177 | |
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 | 2:08PM0.90m | 00:31AM0.37m | 2:48PM0.93m | 1:30AM0.39m | 3:26PM0.94m | 2:24AM0.41m | 4:02PM0.91m | 3:17AM0.43m | 4:36PM0.86m | 4:10AM0.44m | 5:06PM0.79m | 5:09AM0.44m | 5:32PM0.71m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:08PM0.29m | 7:08AM-0.18m | 9:39PM0.26m | 7:55AM-0.18m | 10:12PM0.24m | 8:40AM-0.15m | 10:46PM0.22m | 9:23AM-0.08m | 11:19PM0.20m | 10:04AM0.02m | 11:52PM0.18m | 10:44AM0.13m | 00:26AM0.16m | ||||||||
5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
— | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | NNE 7 | WNW 16 | NNE 8 | NE 7 | N 7 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | N 8 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 |
53 | 65 | 40 | 39 | 22 | 64 | 51 | 120 | 160 | 38 | 43 | 65 | 43 | 42 | 19 | 29 | 64 | 35 | 42 | 27 | 26 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 16 | W 14 | SW 14 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | W 15 | W 15 | W 15 | W 14 | W 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | SSW 11 | SW 9 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 |
13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 19 | 15 | 8 | 53 | 73 | 112 | 109 | 109 | 104 | 103 | 67 | 66 | 11 | 3 | 34 | 34 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 20 | NW 20 | WSW 14 | WSW 19 | W 14 | WSW 17 | SW 18 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 17 | SW 14 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 8 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
— | — | — | 8 | 15 | 21 | 37 | 33 | 29 | 48 | 30 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | NE 8 | E 8 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
421 | 432 | 392 | 319 | 285 | 146 | 229 | 90 | — | 99 | 105 | 77 | 92 | 78 | 98 | 88 | 134 | 91 | 133 | 187 | 177 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 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.
Waihee is 6 km (4 miles) from Wailuku. If you plan a vacation in Maui, look for hotels and other accommodation in Wailuku. Wailuku has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










