Surf Forecasts:
Waihee surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, ENE swell with 1,942 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waihee this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Waihee in the next 16 days are 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) 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 0.3m 11s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihee over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty checkin' in from the shores. Let's get straight into it.
Right off the bat, I gotta be honest with ya – the next couple of weeks are lookin' lean for Waihee. We've got a long stretch of nothin' but poor conditions ahead, so don't get your hopes up for a quick fix. The first real glimmer of anything decent doesn't pop up until the morning of Tuesday, September 8th. That's a solid week of waiting.
The water temp at Waihee is sittin' at a normal 80°, so no surprises there.
From Monday, August 31st, all the way through to Monday, September 7th, it's a real grind. The wind is locked in from the ENE, blowin' cross-on at 12 to 19 mph, just wreckin' the surface. The swell is mostly a short-period, weak energy affair from the ENE, with combined energy readings startin' around 365 and buildin' up. By Friday, September 4th, the swell picks up a bit, hittin' 7 ft with a period of 13 seconds, pushin' the combined energy above 1499 – that's a decent amount of juice – but the wind is still cross-on and choppy, so it's all for nothin'. Saturday, September 5th sees the biggest swell, with 8 ft from the ENE, but again, the wind keeps it messy. This is all just a write-off for paddle surf.
Then, finally, on Tuesday morning, September 8th, we get a little window. The wind swings around to a light SE breeze at 9 mph, blowin' cross-off, which will clean things right up. The swell drops to 4 ft from the E with an 8-second period, and the combined energy is 484, so it's a weak, small day. The forecast says "expect good surf conditions," so it's our only real standout of the whole run, but it's gonna be small and weak. That's the best we've got.
After that brief reprieve, it's right back to the same old story. From Wednesday, September 9th, through to Tuesday, September 15th, the ENE wind returns, blowin' cross-on again at 12 to 19 mph, and the surf is tiny and weak. The swell drops below 3 ft in the second week, with combined energy readings fallin' to under 100 at times. The poor surf conditions just keep on comin'.
So, here's the bottom line: if you're desperate, Tuesday morning, September 8th, is your only shot. Get out there early for a clean, small, weak wave. Otherwise, it's a long, blank stretch for Waihee. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfers if the wind picks up, but for a paddle surfer, it's a tough outlook. Forecasts can change, but right now, there's not a lot to get excited about.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 13 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
365 | 402 | 392 | 412 | 434 | 356 | 403 | 408 | 375 | 415 | 408 | 607 | 450 | 1496 | 1541 | 1831 | 1605 | 1777 | 1671 | 1518 | 1702 | |
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 | 3:49PM0.64m | 5:09AM0.63m | 4:00PM0.58m | 6:16AM0.62m | 3:55PM0.52m | 8:03AM0.61m | 10:22AM0.66m | 11:33AM0.74m | 12:17PM0.80m | 11:18PM0.35m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 9:59AM0.23m | 10:28PM0.05m | 10:40AM0.33m | 10:59PM0.04m | 11:36AM0.43m | 11:38PM0.05m | 00:37AM0.07m | 2:20AM0.09m | 4:07AM0.07m | 7:43PM0.28m | |||||||||||
6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 15 | WSW 18 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | NW 9 | E 14 | SW 13 | SSW 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | N 10 | ENE 12 |
24 | 22 | 9 | 30 | 5 | 10 | 66 | 99 | 123 | 109 | 148 | 3 | 357 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 19 | 1777 | 1671 | 17 | 1702 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 12 | W 13 | W 12 | SW 18 | E 13 | ESE 11 | SW 16 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | S 13 | NW 9 | N 13 | N 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SW 11 | SW 10 | WSW 18 |
3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 18 | 17 | 30 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 19 | E 15 | W 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | NW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 18 | S 13 | — | — | SW 17 | SW 17 | N 11 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 10 |
— | — | 15 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 3 | — | — | 11 | 12 | 9 | 25 | 25 | 16 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 13 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | — | — | ENE 12 | — |
365 | 402 | 392 | 412 | 434 | 356 | 403 | 408 | 375 | 415 | 408 | 607 | 450 | 1496 | 1541 | 1831 | 1605 | — | — | 1518 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
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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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