
Surf Forecasts:
Waihee surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, ENE swell with 725 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waihee this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Waihee in the next 16 days are 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 18s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihee over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into what’s cooking for the next 16 days. It’s not looking like the kind of run that’ll have you calling in sick, but I’ll break it down for you.
The overall pattern is pretty grim for a good stretch. We’ve got a solid gap of poor conditions right through the start. The first real chance to paddle out doesn’t even come until Wednesday, July 29th, and even then it’s a marginal call. The wind is stubbornly cross-onshore for most of the run, which is the main buzzkill here.
Let’s start with that first highlight, which is honestly the only one that’s worth getting excited about. On Tuesday, August 4th, we see a bit of a pulse. The afternoon session at Waihee shows a swell height of 6 ft coming from the ENE with a period of 10 seconds. That’s a decent long-period groundswell, and it’s pumping moderate wave energy (1024). The wind is a light cross-onshore, so it’s not glassy, but it’s the cleanest we’re going to see for a while. The water temp is sitting around 79°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no need for a thick wetsuit. The swell direction is ENE, but this break really likes it from the NNE, so it’s not a perfect match, but it’ll still wrap in nicely. The crowds are listed as “sometimes,” so you might get a bit of company, but nothing too crazy.
The Wednesday, August 5th morning drops off to 3 ft, and the wind stays cross-onshore. After that, it’s a long stretch of “poor surf conditions” right through to the end of the forecast. The swell sticks around waist-to-chest high for a few days, but the wind never really lets up. The energy values bounce around in the 100s and 200s, which is weak to moderate, and the period stays short, mostly around 7 to 8 seconds. That’s windswell territory, and with the cross-onshore wind, it’s going to be choppy and lumpy. Not the kind of day you’d drag a log out for.
Come August 9th and beyond, the swell drops off even more. We’re seeing 3 ft to 4 ft, but the wind is still a problem. The period stays short, and the energy is low. It’s a real struggle. There’s no standout session in the second week. The conditions are just too messy.
So, to sum it up: the best bet in this whole 16-day window is the afternoon of Tuesday, August 4th at Waihee. It’s not a classic, but it’s the only window where the swell and wind line up enough to make it worth a paddle. The rest of the run? A lot of chop and frustration. Don’t get your hopes up for the second week. It’s a dry spell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the ENE by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | ||||||||||||||
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 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
279 | 218 | 202 | 232 | 266 | 346 | 373 | 533 | 592 | 694 | 642 | 588 | 488 | 370 | 321 | 275 | 725 | 515 | 573 | 348 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:17PM0.83m | 2:19AM0.45m | 3:42PM0.83m | 2:58AM0.47m | 4:04PM0.80m | 3:39AM0.48m | 4:25PM0.76m | 4:25AM0.49m | 4:43PM0.71m | 5:20AM0.50m | 4:58PM0.65m | 6:31AM0.50m | 5:07PM0.58m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:46PM0.23m | 8:28AM-0.05m | 10:10PM0.21m | 8:59AM-0.02m | 10:34PM0.19m | 9:31AM0.05m | 11:00PM0.16m | 10:03AM0.14m | 11:27PM0.13m | 10:39AM0.24m | 11:58PM0.11m | 11:22AM0.35m | 00:37AM0.08m | |||||||
— | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | N 7 | E 19 | E 18 | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 12 | E 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | NNE 9 |
279 | 32 | 28 | 96 | 183 | 228 | 219 | 202 | 194 | 196 | 183 | 142 | 132 | 125 | 106 | 166 | 725 | 515 | 443 | 8 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SW 19 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 6 | N 6 | W 12 | N 6 | N 10 | W 12 |
3 | 15 | 31 | 30 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 21 | 8 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 20 | S 13 | N 10 | N 10 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | N 12 | N 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 12 | W 12 | N 8 | N 8 | W 18 | W 11 | W 13 | SW 16 |
7 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
— | 218 | 202 | 232 | 266 | 346 | 373 | 533 | 592 | 694 | 642 | 588 | 488 | 370 | 321 | 275 | — | — | 573 | 348 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 19 | 8 | 20 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 8 |
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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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