Surf Forecasts:
Waihee surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, ENE swell with 1,356 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waihee this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Waihee in the next 16 days are 2.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) 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 0.3m 19s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihee over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s cooking at Waihee for the next 16 days.
Honestly, the first week is a bum steer. From Wednesday the 22nd right through to Monday the 27th of July, it’s all poor surf conditions. The trades are blowing hard from the ENE at 20 to 25 mph, putting a nasty cross-onshore chop on everything. There’s swell – 4 to 5 feet – but the wind is just wrecking it. The wave energy is moderate to strong (281–1269), but with short 7–8 second periods and that wind, it’s a mess. Even when the period jumps to 15 seconds on the weekend of the 26th, the cross-on wind (1042–1269 energy) keeps it ugly. This is kite-surfing wind, not paddling conditions.
Things get a little better starting Tuesday the 28th of July. The wind drops to a light onshore from the NE at 9 mph, and the swell holds around 6 feet with a solid 13-second period out of the east. The energy is strong (1113), but the forecast still says it’s marginal with questionable tide. By Wednesday morning the 29th, with a gentle 9 mph breeze and 5 feet of 12-second ENE swell (711 energy), it’s still only just on the edge. The swell direction (ENE) is not ideal for this spot (optimum is NNE).
The real standout – and the one to save for – is the first week of August. From Monday the 3rd through Thursday the 6th, we finally see a solid groundswell lineup. Swell builds from 7 feet on Monday to 10 feet by Thursday afternoon, with the period holding at 12–14 seconds. The combined energy jumps into the very strong range, peaking at 2341. The wind stays light, 6–9 mph from the ENE, keeping the surface pretty clean with just tiny ripples. But hold up – at 8 to 10 feet, that’s big for Waihee, and with that long period, it’s going to be powerful and heavy. That’s expert-only territory. The direction is NE, which is a near-perfect match for the preferred NNE swell here at this reef and point. That alignment with the light morning breeze makes this the only real window of the whole outlook – and it’s for the experienced crew only.
Water temp is 80°F, which is about normal for this time of year.
So, bottom line: the first week is a no-go. The best chance you’ve got is the 4th to the 6th of August, with big, clean, powerful groundswell. If you’re good enough, that’s your shot. Don’t sleep on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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 7 | ENE 12 | E 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | ENE 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 158 | 559 | 177 | 240 | 201 | 183 | 256 | 286 | 353 | 330 | 330 | 322 | 527 | 716 | 808 | 1147 | 869 | 1313 | 986 | 972 | 672 |
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 | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:40AM0.58m | 12:27PM0.64m | 1:01PM0.69m | 1:30PM0.73m | 11:19PM0.34m | 1:58PM0.77m | 00:18AM0.37m | 2:25PM0.80m | 1:02AM0.40m | 2:52PM0.82m | 1:41AM0.43m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 3:23AM0.09m | 4:25AM0.06m | 5:21AM0.03m | 8:39PM0.32m | 6:07AM-0.01m | 8:45PM0.30m | 6:47AM-0.04m | 9:01PM0.27m | 7:24AM-0.07m | 9:22PM0.25m | |||||||||||
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 | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | SW 18 | E 12 | WSW 20 | NNW 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 16 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 15 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | SW 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 |
| kJ | 123 | 12 | 177 | 38 | 9 | 34 | 20 | 44 | 65 | 56 | 54 | 219 | 527 | 716 | 808 | 1147 | 869 | 8 | 986 | 972 | 672 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 23 | NNE 7 | NNW 10 | WSW 20 | SW 18 | WSW 18 | SW 17 | WSW 16 | E 18 | E 16 | E 12 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 10 | 21 | 26 | 10 | 37 | 50 | 31 | 47 | 26 | 25 | 82 | 46 | 45 | 25 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 186 | 127 | 119 | 90 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 24 | N 12 | NNW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | N 8 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 10 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 22 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 51 | 49 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 12 | E 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 13 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 158 | 559 | 42 | 240 | 201 | 183 | 256 | 286 | 353 | 330 | 330 | 322 | 255 | 326 | 248 | 122 | 179 | 1313 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 8 | 8 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 8 |
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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).
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