Waihee Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.94° N 156.50° W

Waihee Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 16 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Waihee sea temperature is
26.2° 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 16 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, E swell with 513 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waihee this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Waihee in the next 16 days are 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) 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 14s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 22nd Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Hey folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight—this 16-day window for Waihee is a bit of a grind. The first week and a half is pretty much a write-off for decent waves, with persistent cross-onshore winds and choppy conditions. The water temp is sitting at 79°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The real action doesn’t start to look interesting until the very end of the run, and even then, it’s a mixed bag.

From Thursday the 16th through to about Tuesday the 22nd, we’re stuck with small, weak swell—mostly 2ft to 5ft—with short periods around 6-8 seconds and combined energy that’s moderate at best (83 to 422). The wind is a constant cross-on from the ENE or NE, making everything choppy and poor. It’s not really worth paddling out unless you’re desperate for a splash. The swell direction is mostly from the ENE, which is off the optimum NNE direction for Waihee, so the breaks aren’t lining up well at all.

The first real change comes on Wednesday the 23rd, when the swell starts to lift a bit, but it’s still cross-on and messy. By the 25th of July, Saturday morning, the swell is up to 6ft from the ENE, period 8 seconds, and the combined energy is strong (416). But again, the wind is cross-on, so it’s not clean. The waves are there, but they’re not going to be pretty.

Now, the standout period—and I mean the only real standout—is the stretch from the 26th of July into the 28th. On Sunday the 26th, we see a proper long-period groundswell arrive: 5ft to 5ft from the E, with a period of 16 to 17 seconds, and combined energy shooting up to 1490 and 1584—that’s powerful stuff. The swell direction is E, which is a bit off the NNE optimum, but the long period means the waves will have shape and push. The catch is the wind is still cross-on from the NE at 15 mph, so it’s going to be a bit messy. But for a reef and point break like Waihee, that long-period groundswell can wrap in and offer some decent lines. This one is for intermediate surfers who can handle a bit of chop.

The best of the whole window, if you can gamble on a longer-range call, is Tuesday the 28th of July. The swell hits 10ft from the ENE, period 13 seconds, and combined energy is massive at 3172 to 3399. The wind drops to a light breeze from the NE at 6 mph, making it nearly glassy. That’s about as good as it gets for Waihee—big, powerful swell with clean conditions. But heads up: 10ft is solidly in the expert-only zone, especially with that long period. The point and reef setup can handle it, but it’s not for the faint-hearted. The swell direction is ENE, still a bit off the optimum, but at that size and period, it’ll still produce. Crowds are “sometimes,” so you might have some company, but it won’t be a circus.

After that, Wednesday the 29th holds similar size (12ft) but with a slight onshore breeze, so it’s a step down in quality. The 30th and 31st see the swell drop off and the wind pick up again, returning to poor conditions.

Overall, the only day that truly stands out as a proper session is Tuesday the 28th of July—big, clean, and powerful. Monday the 27th is also okay, with 8ft and a 15-second period, but the wind is a bit stronger. If you’re keen, keep an eye on that long-range window. The rest of the time, it’s a bust.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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High Tide
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
10:04AM0.50m
5:44PM0.49m
11:40AM0.58m
Low Tide
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
2:16PM0.46m
2:25AM0.11m
3:23AM0.09m
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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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