Waihee Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Waihee over the next couple of weeks. Straight up, I gotta be honest with you – this isn’t a pretty picture. The whole 16-day window is pretty much a write-off for decent waves, so don’t be expecting any fire sessions.

The issue here is a relentless cross-onshore wind that just won’t let up. It’s coming out of the ENE, blowing at 12 to 18 mph for the majority of the run, turning every bit of swell into a choppy, bumpy mess. The wave energy is weak to moderate at best, with a combined energy mostly below 300, only kicking up above 500 later on, but by then the wind is even stronger. The swell is coming from the ENE too, which is the exact opposite of what Waihee needs – it likes swell from the NNE to really shine. So you’ve got the wrong direction, shitty wind, and short-period swell around 7–8 seconds that doesn’t have any punch.

The water temp is 80°, which is about normal for this time of year, so at least you’ll be warm while you’re getting frustrated.

Looking day by day, it’s all much the same. Sunday the 2nd kicks it off with a 6ft ENE swell at 8 seconds and 15 mph cross-on wind. That’s a hard pass. Monday the 3rd through to the end of the first week is just more of the same: 3ft to 5ft, choppy, poor surf conditions, and wind that never gets glassy. There’s a brief flicker on the 4th where the period bumps up to 11 seconds, suggesting a touch more groundswell, but the wind is still cross-on from the NE at 6-9 mph, so it’s still messy.

Into the second week, from the 8th onwards, the swell actually builds. By Sunday the 16th, we’re looking at 7ft sets with a combined energy of 595 – that’s the biggest energy of the whole run. The problem? The wind is still hammering from the ENE at 15–18 mph, making it lumpy and ugly. At 7ft, it’s getting into the zone that’s too much for beginners, but with the poor conditions, even the experts won’t be having fun. This setup is honestly more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

There are zero standouts here. Not a single recommendation. It’s a rare blank run for this area, but sometimes the trade winds just lock in and ruin the party. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but for now, I’d leave the board at home.

Rusty.

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