Surf Forecasts:
Waihee surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, E swell with 343 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) 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 0.5m 15s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihee over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cookin’ for Waihee over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you: the first week and a half is a tough slog. From Tuesday the 14th all the way through to Saturday the 26th, the conditions are just plain poor. We’ve got a solid stretch of cross-onshore winds and choppy, messy surf. The wave energy is weak to moderate – bouncing around between 120 and 383 (moderate energy at best) – and the swell periods are short, mostly 6 to 8 seconds, meaning weak, crumbly waves. The combined swell energy doesn’t ever get strong enough to get excited about. Honestly, this is a stretch where you’re better off waiting for the next window.
The water temp at Waihee is sittin’ at 79°, which is bang on average for this time of year – no surprises there.
Now, there is a light at the end of the tunnel, but it’s a long way off. On Sunday the 27th and Monday the 28th, we start to see a real shift. A long-period groundswell rolls in from the E with a period of 16 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 816 (strong) on Monday morning. That’s proper energy. The swell is around 3 to 4 ft, but with that kind of period, those waves will have some punch. The wind is still cross-onshore, but it drops to a gentle breeze, so the surface won’t be as blown out. The real standout in this whole outlook is Monday the 27th morning. It’s the best on offer. The swell direction (E) lines up nicely with the optimum for Waihee (NNE), meaning the reef and point will handle it well. The period is very long, so the sets will be clean and powerful, with longer gaps – perfect for a point break like this. It’s not the biggest, but the quality is there.
Then by Tuesday the 28th afternoon and Wednesday the 29th, the wind turns offshore (NNE then NE), and the swell drops a touch but stays long (12-13 seconds), with energy still in the 400s (moderate). The surf is still marginal due to tide, but it’s a big step up from the week prior. If you can wait, that Monday morning is the true standout.
So, overall, it’s a long wait. The first 11 days are a washout. Then the final 5 days show promise, with Monday the 27th being the best window. Keep your eyes on the horizon for that one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | NNE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 99 | 223 | 137 | 81 | 102 | 136 | 73 | 101 | 98 | 84 | 163 | 110 | 208 | 291 | 343 | 310 | 250 | 196 | 161 | 153 | 136 |
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 | 3:26PM0.94m | 2:24AM0.41m | 4:02PM0.91m | 3:17AM0.43m | 4:36PM0.86m | 4:10AM0.44m | 5:06PM0.79m | 5:09AM0.44m | 5:32PM0.71m | 6:19AM0.44m | 5:51PM0.62m | 7:53AM0.45m | 6:01PM0.55m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:12PM0.24m | 8:40AM-0.15m | 10:46PM0.22m | 9:23AM-0.08m | 11:19PM0.20m | 10:04AM0.02m | 11:52PM0.18m | 10:44AM0.13m | 00:26AM0.16m | 11:26AM0.26m | 1:00AM0.14m | 12:18PM0.37m | 1:38AM0.12m | ||||||||
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 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:08 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | WNW 16 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | N 8 | W 15 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | WNW 14 | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | E 14 |
| kJ | 99 | 53 | 137 | 81 | 48 | 109 | 43 | 42 | 28 | 29 | 63 | 42 | 24 | 32 | 35 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 16 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 16 | W 14 | WNW 15 | N 7 | W 15 | WSW 16 | W 14 | W 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | SW 16 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | W 12 | W 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 51 | 33 | 73 | 39 | 109 | 25 | 106 | 103 | 67 | 66 | 10 | 60 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 11 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | SW 14 | E 8 | W 15 | WSW 18 | W 19 | WSW 16 | WSW 17 | WSW 17 | SW 16 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | W 20 | SW 14 | S 13 | S 12 | E 12 | W 11 |
| kJ | 20 | 8 | 18 | 112 | 31 | 7 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | NE 8 | — | — | ENE 7 | NE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 76 | 223 | — | — | 102 | 136 | 73 | 101 | 98 | 84 | 163 | 110 | 208 | 291 | 343 | 310 | 250 | 196 | 161 | 153 | 136 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 8 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 8 |
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