
Surf Forecasts:
Waihee surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, ENE swell with 2,164 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waihee in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 18s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihee over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.
Straight up, this stretch is a real bummer. We’ve got a long run of messy, choppy conditions that just won't quit, and most of the 16-day window looks pretty ordinary. There’s a big gap of nothing good from late July all the way through the first week of August.
The only spot worth mentioning, and the only one on the board, is Waihee, a reef and point that needs the right direction to work. It’s fairly consistent when things line up, and the ideal swell direction is from the NNE.
So, starting Monday, July 27th, we have some swell pushing in, but the wind kills it. The morning has a 5ft swell from the east with a 14-second period, and moderate wave energy (948). That clean period swell is wasted by a cross-on wind from the NE at 12 mph. By afternoon it gets worse: 6ft, still that long period, energy jumps to (1313), but the wind goes onshore. It’s just ugly.
Tuesday, July 28th, offers the biggest swell of the whole run, with 8ft from the east and a 13-second period. The energy is serious at (2461). That’s a solid groundswell. The morning has a NNE wind at 9 mph, but it’s directly onshore. It’s going to be a big, blown-out wall. This is expert territory at that size, especially for a point break, but the wind has to be better. These waves need a clean face, and they aren’t getting it.
A bit of a tease arrives Wednesday, July 29th. The morning brings a 6ft NE swell, the period drops to 9 seconds, and the energy is moderate (470). The big difference? Wind goes light from the east at just 3 mph, with a cross-shore texture. That’s the closest we get to clean. The afternoon picks up to 6ft from the ENE, period down to 8 seconds, energy at (850), but the wind picks up and introduces some chop.
From Thursday, July 30th, right through to the end of the first week of August, it’s a relentless grind of onshore trade winds. Swell hangs around between 3ft and 7ft, mostly from the east or ENE, with short, weak periods of 6 to 9 seconds. The wave energy stays low to moderate, topping out around (857) on August 1st. The wind is a constant cross-on or onshore breeze at 12 to 19 mph. The setup at Waihee, being a reef and point, would normally handle a swell, but with this much wind every single session is marked as poor. It’s just choppy and lumpy.
A slight change in character appears around August 4th. The swell drops to 5ft, but the period stretches back to 11–12 seconds, suggesting a more refined groundswell. Energy is still moderate at (615) and (534). But again, the wind is still cross-on from the ENE at 12 mph, so it’s another case of a clean swell being ruined by onshore junk. That’s a tough one to swallow.
The final few days, August 7th through the 11th, have swell anywhere from 4ft to 6ft, but it’s all short-period, wind-affected slop with energy levels below 600. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.
Honestly, there isn't one standout session. The closest thing to a call is Wednesday, July 29th morning, when that 6ft NE swell meets near-calm cross-shore wind. That’s your best chance at something rideable. But with winds turning onshore for nearly everything else, and this being a reef and point exposed to the trades, the outlook is grim. This is a kite surfer’s forecast, not a paddle surfer’s.
Hang in there. It tends not to stay this poor forever, and a forecast can always change. I hope it does.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed night, min 24°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Wed night, fresh winds from the ENE by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | ENE 12 | NE 10 | NE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
687 | 711 | 1130 | 1380 | 2124 | 2047 | 1081 | 470 | 471 | 302 | 232 | 265 | 308 | 355 | 406 | 416 | 533 | 592 | 554 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:18AM0.37m | 2:25PM0.80m | 1:02AM0.40m | 2:52PM0.82m | 1:41AM0.43m | 3:17PM0.83m | 2:19AM0.45m | 3:42PM0.83m | 2:58AM0.47m | 4:04PM0.80m | 3:39AM0.48m | 4:25PM0.76m | 4:25AM0.49m | ||||||
Low Tide | 8:45PM0.30m | 6:47AM-0.04m | 9:01PM0.27m | 7:24AM-0.07m | 9:22PM0.25m | 7:57AM-0.07m | 9:46PM0.23m | 8:28AM-0.05m | 10:10PM0.21m | 8:59AM-0.02m | 10:34PM0.19m | 9:31AM0.05m | 11:00PM0.16m | ||||||
— | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
7:07 | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | ENE 12 | NE 10 | NE 9 | ENE 8 | SW 19 | E 19 | E 17 | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 |
687 | 711 | 1130 | 1380 | 2124 | 2047 | 1081 | 470 | 379 | 15 | 28 | 53 | 178 | 155 | 205 | 267 | 264 | 260 | 264 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | — | SW 15 | SW 14 | S 13 | S 13 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 10 |
10 | 9 | 9 | 178 | 217 | — | 9 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 31 | 30 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 21 | W 20 | E 20 | NNE 8 | N 10 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 8 | 8 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | — | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
242 | 237 | 183 | — | 120 | 157 | — | — | 471 | 302 | 232 | 265 | 308 | 355 | 406 | 416 | 533 | 592 | 554 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 19 | 136 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 20 |
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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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