Waihee Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.94° N 156.50° W

Waihee Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Waihee sea temperature is
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Waihee surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Waihee surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, ENE swell with 534 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period with NE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waihee this week:

The surf forecast for Waihee over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waihee in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 11PM. 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 10s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 20th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 21st Aug)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 24th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihee over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, surfers, let's get into what we've got coming up here. I'm looking at Waihee, a reef and point setup that's fairly consistent. The water's sitting at 80°, which is about normal for this time of year.

Honestly, the outlook is a bit of a struggle for a couple of weeks. We're kicking off with a long stretch of nothing special. From Tuesday, the 18th of August, right through to the end of the month, it's a real mixed bag of cross-onshore winds and pretty poor surf conditions. The swell is mostly small, coming in from the east-northeast with short periods around 7-8 seconds, and the combined energy is generally weak to moderate, but it's all a bit messy. The wind is the main culprit here, blowing from the ENE at 12-19 mph, keeping things choppy and uninviting. The waves are there, but they're not clean.

There's a slight glimmer towards the end of the first week and into the second. You'll see a bit of a bump in swell size, but it's still battling the same onshore winds. The energy picks up to moderate levels, but it's not what you'd call good surf. It's more of a "if you're desperate" kind of situation.

Now, the real standout is looking like the tail end of the forecast. On the 29th and 30th of August, we start to see a significant increase in the swell. We're talking 7 ft to 10 ft out of the east, with periods lengthening to 10 seconds. The combined energy jumps into the strong range. The problem is, the wind is still blowing cross-onshore from the ENE at 16 mph. That's a lot of raw power, but it's going to be blown out and lumpy. For expert surfers only at that size, and even then, it's going to be a battle. The direction is ENE, and the guidance says the optimum swell direction is NNE, so it's not ideal.

The best option on offer, if you can call it that, is the first few days of September. By the 1st of September, the wind drops back to a gentler 9 mph cross-onshore, and the swell settles to a more manageable 7 ft. The guidance rates it as marginal. It's not perfect, but it's the most likely chance for a surfable wave. The morning of the 1st looks the cleanest, with a light breeze. The swell is still coming from the east, so it's not the optimal direction, but it's the best of a tough bunch. Crowds are likely at Waihee, so keep that in mind.

To sum it up: the next two weeks are mostly a write-off for clean, quality waves. The big swell at the end of August is for experts only, and it'll be messy. The first days of September offer the best chance for a mediocre session.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Sat afternoon).

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
4:30PM0.52m
8:48AM0.54m
11:15AM0.58m
12:08PM0.64m
12:40PM0.69m
10:27PM0.32m
1:07PM0.73m
11:42PM0.36m
1:30PM0.77m
00:25AM0.41m
Low Tide
11:51AM0.42m
11:59PM0.12m
00:42AM0.14m
2:05AM0.15m
4:00AM0.14m
8:33PM0.31m
5:11AM0.09m
8:04PM0.29m
5:58AM0.05m
8:07PM0.27m
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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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