
Surf Forecasts:
Waihee surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period, E swell with 1,643 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period with ENE 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waihee in the next 16 days are 2.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) 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 1.5m 14s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihee over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
It’s a pretty tough run ahead, with the first good opportunity not showing up until Tuesday the 8th of September. There’s a lot of messy, cross-onshore wind and choppy conditions to wade through before that, and after that little window of clean surf, it’s back to the struggle. Let’s break it down.
We’re right into the first week of September, and it’s a bit of a grind. Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th are basically a write-off, with strong cross-onshore winds and ugly, chopped-up 7ft swell. The energy is there—moderate to strong (1340 to 1226)—but it’s all over the shop. That carries on through Monday the 7th with a fresh 19 mph breeze making a mess of the 7ft ENE swell. Not worth paddling out.
The one real standout in this whole forecast is Tuesday the 8th of September at Waihee. This is a reef and point setup, which is perfect for the clean conditions we’ll see. The morning starts with a light cross-offshore breeze from the SSE at 9 mph, and then the afternoon goes completely glassy with a whisper of a SSW wind at 3 mph. The swell drops a touch to 5ft to 6ft, coming from the ENE with a decent period of 10 to 11 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (883 to 712), but with that kind of wind and a clean surface, it’s going to be a ripper of a day. The water is sitting at 80°F, which is about average for this time of year, so pretty comfortable.
After that, the whole thing goes south again. From Wednesday the 9th right through to the end of the outlook on Sunday the 20th of September, we’re looking at a solid 12-day stretch of poor conditions. The wind is stubbornly hanging in from the ENE, mostly cross-onshore, and the swell drops to around 3ft to 5ft with short, weak periods. The combined energy is low, bouncing between 200 and 457. Plenty of breaks are going to be looking more like a kite session than a paddle session. There’s just no let-up in the wind.
So, to sum it up: if you’ve got a window, be on the water at Waihee on Tuesday the 8th. That’s your one moment of glory. The rest of the run is a frustrating wait for the weather to change, which it tends to do, so don’t give up hope just yet.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 13 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | E 13 | E 13 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1319 | 1379 | 1249 | 1214 | 1175 | 1565 | 1281 | 1121 | 1138 | 745 | 520 | 244 | 168 | 156 | 157 | 173 | 167 | 218 | 614 | 530 | 401 | |
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-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:33AM0.74m | 12:17PM0.80m | 11:18PM0.35m | 12:51PM0.84m | 00:17AM0.43m | 1:22PM0.86m | 1:02AM0.51m | 1:49PM0.85m | 1:44AM0.59m | 2:14PM0.82m | 2:23AM0.65m | 2:37PM0.77m | 3:02AM0.68m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:07AM0.07m | 7:43PM0.28m | 5:19AM0.03m | 7:44PM0.24m | 6:13AM0.00m | 7:57PM0.20m | 6:59AM-0.01m | 8:15PM0.16m | 7:41AM0.02m | 8:35PM0.11m | 8:20AM0.07m | 8:55PM0.08m | |||||||||
6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | ENE 13 | N 8 | N 10 | ENE 12 | WSW 16 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | ENE 13 | NW 8 | NNE 8 | ENE 11 |
21 | 33 | 1249 | 12 | 17 | 1220 | 171 | 1121 | 1138 | 745 | 520 | 244 | 95 | 59 | 144 | 103 | 69 | 218 | 11 | 19 | 401 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 12 | NNE 9 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | N 9 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 13 | W 12 | W 10 | E 13 | E 13 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | ENE 14 | NW 9 | WSW 16 | WSW 17 | WSW 17 |
14 | 22 | 15 | 25 | 24 | 58 | 6 | 344 | 795 | 484 | 390 | 121 | 168 | 156 | 67 | 32 | 63 | 19 | 26 | 27 | 28 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SSW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | NW 9 | WSW 17 | SW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 |
27 | 6 | 40 | 13 | 22 | 22 | 8 | 8 | 27 | 138 | 192 | 176 | 42 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 28 | 3 | 6 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 13 | ENE 14 | — | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | ENE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | E 5 | E 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | — |
1319 | 1379 | — | 1214 | 1175 | 1565 | 1281 | — | — | — | — | — | 33 | 53 | 157 | 173 | 167 | 165 | 614 | 530 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 16 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 8 |
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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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