Surf Forecasts:
Waihee surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, E swell with 402 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 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 2PM. 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 3s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihee over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty, and I've been staring at the charts for the next sixteen days, and I gotta be straight with you—it's a tough stretch for the regular paddler. The only break I've got on the radar is Waihee, a reef and point set-up, and it's exposed to swell out of the NNE. But don't get your hopes up too quick.
The immediate outlook is a real bummer. From Wednesday, August 19th, right through to the end of August, we're looking at a solid block of poor surf conditions. The wind is a constant cross-onshore from the ENE, blowing at 6 to 19 mph, which is just making a mess of things. The swell is tiny, peaking at a pathetic 6 ft, with a weak period of 7 to 8 seconds. The combined wave energy is moderate at best, with values like 124 and 183, but it's all chop and no shape. The water temp is sitting at 80°, which is 0.2° cooler than normal, so it's pretty average for this time of year.
This grim run stretches all the way through to the end of August. Every single session is scored a zero—completely unsurfable. The wind is relentless, the swell is poor, and the wave comment is always "poor surf conditions." It's a real desert.
Now, finally, there's a glimmer on the horizon. On Wednesday, September 2nd, things start to look a little more interesting. The swell bumps up to 7 ft, and the period stretches to a solid 11 seconds, which is a proper groundswell. The combined energy jumps to a very strong 1100, so there's a lot of power in the water. But the wind is still a cross-onshore from the ENE at 9 mph, leaving us with "marginal surf forecast" conditions. It's still a bit choppy, but it's the best we've got. For a point and reef break like Waihee, that longer period is a positive—it'll wrap around and offer some shape, but the cross-onshore wind will keep it from being pristine. It's a one-out-of-ten, but it's a start.
That's about it, folks. The first week and a half is a write-off, but the second week shows a little pulse. Keep your eyes on the forecast for September 2nd, but don't plan a trip around it just yet.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 84 | 183 | 74 | 69 | 102 | 43 | 88 | 145 | 130 | 171 | 246 | 295 | 384 | 372 | 313 | 304 | 340 | 270 | 264 | 322 | 178 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | 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 | 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 | 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 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | W 12 | E 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | ENE 7 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | 84 | 11 | 74 | 69 | 102 | 40 | 45 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 56 | 49 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 16 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | WSW 16 | NE 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | NNE 7 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WNW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | W 12 | N 7 |
| kJ | 14 | 27 | 39 | 51 | 19 | 43 | 30 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 17 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 7 | W 11 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | ENE 7 | E 8 | NW 8 | W 9 | SW 10 | NW 16 | WSW 16 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 14 | SW 13 | W 12 | SW 16 | W 12 |
| kJ | 11 | 1 | 9 | 30 | 30 | 18 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 24 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | ESE 3 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 26 | 183 | — | — | — | 3 | 88 | 145 | 130 | 171 | 246 | 295 | 384 | 372 | 313 | 304 | 340 | 270 | 264 | 322 | 178 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 8 | 13 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 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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