Surf Forecasts:
Waihee surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period, ENE swell with 1,605 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s. 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 2.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 5AM. 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 16s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihee over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s talk about Waihee in feet and miles per hour.
This 16-day stretch is a rough one. Waihee, a reef and point break, is the only spot showing up, and almost all of it is a write-off. The wind is coming from the east-northeast, blowing cross-on nearly every day. That’s the kiss of death for clean waves. The swell direction is from the east-northeast too, but this break really wants it from the north-northeast. So we’ve got swell, but it’s hitting the wrong angle, and the wind is tearing it up.
From Monday afternoon the 31st of August through the whole first week, it’s all "poor surf conditions." Wave heights run from about 6 ft up to 8 ft, with short periods under 8 seconds mostly—just messy, onshore junk. The combined wave energy gets into the thousands, like 1466 on Saturday the 5th, but with that constant chop, it’s more for kite-surfers than paddle surfers.
The only real hope is Monday the 7th of September. In the afternoon, a light cross-shore breeze from the west-northwest picks up at 15 km/h. That’s a big relief. The swell is still east-northeast at 7 ft, but the period stretches to 11 seconds (a groundswell), and the energy is strong at 1070. It’s called "marginal" due to questionable tide conditions, but with a cleaner wind and longer period, it’s the best wave we’re going to see. That’s your window.
After that, it’s back to cross-on wind and smaller, weaker stuff through the second week. By the 14th and 15th, waves drop to around 2 ft to 2 ft, and it’s all poor. No real standouts.
Water temp at the start is about 80°, which is normal for the season.
Honestly, if you’re surfing, circle Monday the 7th afternoon. The rest? Not worth the paddle.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
402 | 392 | 372 | 372 | 394 | 456 | 441 | 385 | 423 | 346 | 456 | 387 | 1319 | 1174 | 1445 | 1314 | 1581 | 1556 | 1392 | 1573 | |
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 |
High Tide | 3:49PM0.64m | 5:09AM0.63m | 4:00PM0.58m | 6:16AM0.62m | 3:55PM0.52m | 8:03AM0.61m | 10:22AM0.66m | 11:33AM0.74m | 12:17PM0.80m | 11:18PM0.35m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 10:28PM0.05m | 10:40AM0.33m | 10:59PM0.04m | 11:36AM0.43m | 11:38PM0.05m | 00:37AM0.07m | 2:20AM0.09m | 4:07AM0.07m | 7:43PM0.28m | |||||||||||
— | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 15 | SW 15 | WSW 18 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | NW 10 | E 12 | E 14 | E 14 | SSW 13 | N 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | SW 11 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 |
22 | 9 | 30 | 5 | 10 | 66 | 97 | 123 | 4 | 148 | 242 | 357 | 16 | 10 | 21 | 32 | 18 | 1556 | 1392 | 1573 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 13 | W 12 | SW 18 | E 13 | E 12 | SW 16 | NW 10 | SW 14 | NW 10 | NW 9 | S 13 | N 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | NNE 9 | SW 16 | N 10 | SW 10 |
3 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 14 | 21 | 17 | 65 | 17 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 19 | E 15 | W 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | NW 11 | SW 15 | W 9 | SW 14 | S 14 | NW 9 | NW 8 | W 19 | WSW 17 | SW 17 | N 11 | N 11 | SW 11 | SW 18 |
— | 15 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 27 | 12 | 10 | 20 | 18 | 48 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 13 | — | — | — |
402 | 392 | 372 | 372 | 394 | 456 | 441 | 385 | 423 | 346 | 456 | 387 | 1319 | 1174 | 1445 | 1314 | 1581 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 24 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 16 | 19 | 19 |
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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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