Surf Forecasts:
Waihee surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 10s period, E swell with 4,214 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with E 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waihee in the next 16 days are 4.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihee over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here to give you the lowdown.
Straight up, the outlook for Waihee over the next 16 days is a tough one. The wind is a real problem. We’ve got a solid run of poor surf conditions from the start all the way through to the end of August. The wind is relentless from the east and east-northeast, blowing cross-onshore nearly every day, making a mess of things. The water temp is sitting at 80°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real sniff of something that might be surfable doesn’t come until the very end of the run. On Saturday, the 29th of August, we’re looking at marginal surf. The swell is still coming from the east, putting up 5ft, with a period of 16 seconds. That’s a long period groundswell, which means proper energy, but it’s still got that cross-onshore wind messing with the surface. The combined energy is a solid 1373. It’s not clean, but it’s the best we’ve got.
Sunday the 30th looks a touch bigger, with 7ft swell from the east-northeast, still a long period of 13 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 1496. That size is getting into expert territory though, and with the wind still cross-onshore, it’s gonna be a battle. The setup is a reef and point, so groundswell like this can work, but the wind is the killer.
Honestly, there’s no standout option here. The only break on offer is Waihee, and it’s a consistent spot, but the conditions are just not letting it shine. If you’re desperate, the last weekend of August is your only real chance, but don’t expect any magic. The wind is just too strong and too onshore for most of the period. This is a tough forecast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the ENE on Sat night, moderate winds from the ENE by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 9 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2726 | 2710 | 1634 | 736 | 497 | 355 | 259 | 199 | 172 | 159 | 151 | 140 | 197 | 192 | 153 | 117 | 131 | 55 | 102 | 132 | 96 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | 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 | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:12PM0.73m | 4:46AM0.57m | 4:28PM0.65m | 5:39AM0.56m | 4:37PM0.58m | 6:48AM0.54m | 4:30PM0.52m | 8:48AM0.54m | 11:15AM0.58m | 12:08PM0.64m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 9:48AM0.11m | 10:40PM0.12m | 10:26AM0.22m | 11:05PM0.11m | 11:04AM0.32m | 11:30PM0.11m | 11:51AM0.42m | 11:59PM0.12m | 00:42AM0.14m | 2:05AM0.15m | 4:00AM0.14m | ||||||||||
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 | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — |
mm | 5 | 1 | 20 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 21 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | E 9 | WSW 17 | WSW 18 | W 12 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | WSW 16 | E 8 | WSW 18 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | E 8 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 7 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 28 | 30 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 26 | 72 | 30 | 40 | 102 | 22 | 96 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 11 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | W 11 | W 11 | W 13 | SW 18 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | NE 6 | W 11 | E 9 | E 8 | WSW 16 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 9 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 40 | 9 | 55 | 34 | 26 | 22 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 15 | — | SW 16 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 6 | W 18 | W 19 | N 7 | W 13 | NW 10 | NW 11 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | NW 10 | WSW 18 | NW 9 | NE 7 | WSW 17 | W 10 | WSW 16 |
| kJ | 4 | — | 10 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 27 | 27 | 4 | 30 | 3 | 27 | 28 | 2 | 25 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 7 | — | — | NE 7 | E 3 |
| kJ | 2726 | 2710 | 1634 | 736 | 497 | 355 | 259 | 199 | 172 | 159 | 151 | 140 | 197 | 192 | 153 | 117 | 131 | — | — | 132 | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 149 | 136 | 100 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 19 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 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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