Surf Forecasts:
Waihee surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, E swell with 483 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m 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 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) 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 0.4m 11s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihee over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, checking in with the local scoop for Waihee.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you. This forecast is a tough one. We’re looking at a long, dry spell that stretches from Wednesday the 19th of August all the way through to the end of the month. The wind is just not playing nice, coming in from the ENE and E, constantly cross-onshore, which is keeping the surface all chopped up and lumpy. The energy is there, but it’s messy. For the first week and a half, the surf conditions are pretty poor. Around the 24th and 25th of August, the swell pushes up to 5.9ft, and the combined energy climbs into the moderate range (463), but it’s still blown out. Then we get a bit of a drop, and it picks up again towards the end of the month. By the 31st of August, the swell is up to 6.6ft, and the energy is strong (688), but that cross-onshore wind is still killing it.
Now, the real story is the turn-around on the 2nd of September. This is the standout for the whole outlook. The forecast shows a 7.5ft swell from the ENE (9-second period), but the wind is due to swing around to light W, turning it glassy. We’re talking clean conditions. The combined energy is strong at 829, and it’s a reef and point setup, so that longer period groundswell should wrap in nicely. It’s a bit of a wait, but this is the one to circle on your calendar. The water is sitting at a warm 79.7°, which is right on the money for this time of year.
The day after, on the 3rd of September, it gets a bit skittish again with the wind switching back to a cross, but the morning of the 2nd is the real gem. Just keep in mind, Waihee can get a crowd sometimes, so get there early if you can.
Stay patient, and don't sleep on that glassy morning in September.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the ENE by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | ||||||||||||||
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 | E 8 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 183 | 74 | 57 | 91 | 40 | 120 | 171 | 111 | 181 | 277 | 374 | 263 | 256 | 463 | 432 | 377 | 295 | 295 | 245 | 178 |
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 | 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 |
High Tide | 11:15AM0.58m | 12:08PM0.64m | 12:40PM0.69m | 10:27PM0.32m | 1:07PM0.73m | 11:42PM0.36m | 1:30PM0.77m | 00:25AM0.41m | 1:53PM0.80m | 1:02AM0.47m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 00:42AM0.14m | 2:05AM0.15m | 4:00AM0.14m | 8:33PM0.31m | 5:11AM0.09m | 8:04PM0.29m | 5:58AM0.05m | 8:07PM0.27m | 6:36AM0.01m | 8:19PM0.24m | ||||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | E 8 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | ENE 7 | W 11 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 13 | ESE 10 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | 11 | 74 | 57 | 91 | 40 | 49 | 37 | 33 | 20 | 27 | 66 | 67 | 48 | 31 | 31 | 34 | 30 | 16 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | W 11 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 7 | NNE 7 | WSW 16 | NNE 6 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WNW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 11 |
| kJ | 27 | 9 | 53 | 19 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 8 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 55 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | WSW 16 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | E 9 | W 11 | NW 8 | WSW 16 | SW 10 | NW 15 | SW 9 | SW 16 | W 9 | W 9 | W 18 | SW 14 | SW 13 | W 12 | W 12 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 1 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 24 | 21 | 2 | 25 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | NE 6 | — | — | ESE 2 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 183 | 39 | — | — | 1 | 120 | 171 | 111 | 181 | 277 | 374 | 263 | 256 | 463 | 432 | 377 | 295 | 295 | 245 | 178 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 13 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
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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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