Waihee Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.94° N 156.50° W

Waihee Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 10 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Waihee sea temperature is
26.8°C
0.0° 

Waihee surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Waihee surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, ENE swell with 606 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waihee this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Waihee in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 2PM. 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 18s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 17th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihee over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let's cut to the chase. The next couple weeks around Waihee (Big Island) are going to test your commitment. For days on end, it's just poor surf — cross-onshore winds ruining a bunch of small, weak swell. From Friday the 11th straight through the 22nd, it's a whole lot of nothing worth getting wet for. The waves are mostly under 5ft, with periods dropping below 8 seconds at times — that's just weak, short-period chop. The energy readings are mostly in the low to moderate range (126 to 588), and none of it is doing us any favors. The wind is a constant issue, blowing from the ENE at 9 to 15 mph, keeping the surface lumpy and uninviting. If you're desperate, you could go sit out there on the 22nd, but it's marginal at best — size is up around 6ft to 6ft, but that onshore breeze is still making it messy. Honestly, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing during this stretch.

Now, here's where it gets interesting. The 23rd starts to show a pulse of energy, with the combined energy jumping up to 819 and 856 — that's moderate, but pushing strong. The swell is building, 7ft to 7ft, but the period is still only 9-10 seconds, and we still have that cross/onshore wind. It's better than what we've had, but still not clean. The real window opens up on the 24th. Thursday morning and afternoon are looking like the standout. The wind drops right out — glassy conditions, just a slight air. Swell is a solid 6ft with a 9-second period from the ENE, and the combined energy is strong at 651 and 584. This is the one to circle. It’s still a bit much for beginners at 6ft, but for intermediates and up, this is going to be proper. Waihee is a reef and point set-up, and with that ENE direction, it should be handling it well. It’s consistent, and the glassy surface is going to make it feel twice as good.

Friday the 25th morning still has some hope — glassy again, with the swell easing to 5ft. But the afternoon brings a risk of thunderstorms and a shift in wind, so don't plan your whole day around it. After that, it fades out again with smaller swells and more wind. Looking further out, that bigger pulse around the 17th is just too wind-affected to be worth the drive. The water temp is about average for this time of year, by the way, so no surprises there. So, if you're keen, you wait for the 24th. That's the day. Everything before and after is mostly just looking at the ocean and wishing.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu night, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Sunday
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Tuesday
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1.3
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0.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
140
303
404
167
128
260
99
99
186
139
115
129
110
138
169
113
227
289
456
Wind (km/h)
20
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High Tide
2:23AM0.65m
2:37PM0.77m
3:02AM0.68m
2:57PM0.71m
3:41AM0.70m
3:14PM0.64m
4:21AM0.69m
3:27PM0.58m
5:04AM0.66m
3:32PM0.52m
5:57AM0.62m
3:16PM0.48m
Low Tide
8:35PM0.11m
8:20AM0.07m
8:55PM0.08m
8:58AM0.13m
9:16PM0.05m
9:35AM0.21m
9:36PM0.04m
10:13AM0.29m
9:58PM0.04m
10:54AM0.36m
10:19PM0.06m
11:48AM0.43m
10:43PM0.10m
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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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