Waihee Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.94° N 156.50° W

Waihee Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 04 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Waihee sea temperature is
26.5° C
0.2° 

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


Waihee surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, ENE swell with 452 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waihee this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Waihee in the next 16 days are 1.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 8PM. 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 13s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 4th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, grab your wettie, ‘cause I’m gonna break it down for you straight. The next 16 days are looking pretty grim for Waihee. Honestly, I’ve seen calmer washing machines.

We’ve got a solid two-week stretch ahead where the surf is gonna be a mess. It’s not about the size, it’s the wind. That constant cross-on flow is gonna have everything chopped up and lumpy. There’s no point paddling out just to battle that.

The first few days, Tuesday through Thursday, are small and junky. We’re looking at waves around 4ft to 5ft at Waihee, coming from the ENE. The period is mostly under 10 seconds, so the energy is weak and disorganized. The combined energy is pretty paltry, a lot of it in the 144 to 462 range, which tells you there’s no punch. The water temp is 80°F, and that’s pretty normal for this time of year, so you won’t need a hood, just some patience.

It only gets worse from there. The swell might push a bit higher on Saturday the 8th, with 6ft on the face, but it’s coming with a short, weak period and a fresh onshore wind. That’s a recipe for closeouts, not rides. The conditions are just poor, and the guidance isn't giving me any reason to be excited. The whole first week is a wash.

The second week, from August 12th onwards, we see the swell start to build, but the quality stays awful. By the 16th and 17th, we’re looking at significant swell – over 7ft and even 10ft. The combined energy is getting up there, hitting 1317 and 1378 by Monday the 17th, which is strong. But, it’s all for nothing because that wind is relentless. At 15 to 19 mph, it’s going to be a complete onshore maelstrom. This is when the break at Waihee, which is a reef and point setup, is just going to be a washing machine. You’d be better off with a kiteboard than a surfboard. It’s just too dangerous and messy.

So, here’s the bottom line. There are zero quality surf options in this entire 16-day forecast. We are looking at a blank run, and for this area, it’s just one of those stretches. I know it’s a bummer, but it’s part of the game. The good news is that the swell is definitely there in the long range, so the ocean is waking up. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it. For now, keep the board in the car and find something else to do.

Rusty, out.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
460
281
193
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108
172
131
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135
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307
254
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
5:07PM0.58m
8:17AM0.53m
4:59PM0.52m
10:35AM0.60m
11:51AM0.70m
12:37PM0.79m
10:03PM0.34m
1:16PM0.86m
11:50PM0.37m
1:52PM0.90m
00:51AM0.42m
Low Tide
00:37AM0.08m
12:37PM0.46m
1:32AM0.06m
2:47AM0.04m
4:09AM0.00m
8:44PM0.33m
5:19AM-0.05m
8:26PM0.30m
6:16AM-0.09m
8:41PM0.26m
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Temp °C
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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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