Surf Forecasts:
Waihee surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period, E swell with 1,354 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waihee this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Waihee in the next 16 days are 1.8m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) 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 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihee over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Howdy, Rusty here again. Let's break down the next couple of weeks in feet and miles per hour.
It's a rough start, to be honest. The waves are showing up, but that trade wind is just ruining the party. For the first week, from Monday the 20th, we got a persistent cross-onshore wind from the ENE or NE, blowing 9 to 19 mph. The water temp at Waihee is a warm 80°F, and it's about normal for this time of year.
The early part of the week is all short-period, choppy junk. The swell is 3 to 5 feet, but with the wind, it's just lumpy. The combined energy numbers are moderate to strong, but it doesn't matter because the quality is poor. Even when the swell gets longer on the 25th and 26th, with 16-second intervals and energy hitting the roof, the wind is still cross-onshore, so it's still a mess. No standouts in this first week.
Then we get a window. Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th of July, the wind finally goes onshore, but it's light—6 to 9 mph from the NE and NNE. The swell is solid, 6 to 7 feet, with a long period of 13 to 14 seconds from the east. The energy is massive, well over 1500. The models are cautious, but for a local, it's a huge improvement. The swell is big, so it's for experienced surfers only, and the crowd is "sometimes" so you'll have some company. This is the best we've got, but it's still a gamble.
Wednesday the 29th of July is the real standout. The wind swings offshore from the NNE at just 6 mph, and the swell is 7 feet from the ENE with a 12-second period. The energy is 1364. This is clean, powerful, and proper. The wave heights are for experts only, and the crowd is manageable. It's a week and a half away, so keep an eye on it, but it's the best chance in the whole forecast.
After that, from Thursday the 30th of July, it's back to the same old story: cross-onshore winds, small waves, and poor conditions. From July 30th all the way to August 4th, it's a long stretch of tiny, messy surf. The swell drops to 2 to 5 feet, and the energy is weak. It's a blank run of about a week.
So, the first week is a washout, the 27th to 29th of July is your only hope, with Wednesday the 29th being the best bet for clean, meaty waves. After that, you're waiting for a long while.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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) | E 8 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 16 | E 16 | E 16 | E 16 | E 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 111 | 193 | 67 | 136 | 162 | 158 | 132 | 559 | 579 | 593 | 247 | 200 | 273 | 353 | 353 | 322 | 515 | 1046 | 1115 | 1222 | 1292 |
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-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:01PM0.55m | 10:04AM0.50m | 5:44PM0.49m | 11:40AM0.58m | 12:27PM0.64m | 1:01PM0.69m | 1:30PM0.73m | 11:19PM0.34m | 1:58PM0.77m | 00:18AM0.37m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 12:18PM0.37m | 1:38AM0.12m | 2:16PM0.46m | 2:25AM0.11m | 3:23AM0.09m | 4:25AM0.06m | 5:21AM0.03m | 8:39PM0.32m | 6:07AM-0.01m | 8:45PM0.30m | |||||||||||
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 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | W 12 | NE 7 | E 11 | E 11 | E 12 | E 11 | SW 18 | WSW 18 | WSW 20 | NNW 10 | ENE 10 | E 16 | E 18 | E 16 | E 15 | E 16 | E 16 | E 16 | E 16 | E 15 |
| kJ | 66 | 11 | 67 | 23 | 39 | 103 | 123 | 12 | 30 | 38 | 9 | 34 | 21 | 96 | 125 | 210 | 515 | 1046 | 1115 | 1222 | 1292 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | E 13 | E 12 | E 15 | E 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 23 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | WSW 20 | SW 18 | WSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 10 | 13 | 11 | 38 | 58 | 10 | 10 | 21 | 11 | 10 | 37 | 50 | 31 | 47 | 41 | 26 | 51 | 49 | 45 | 25 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | WSW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | W 11 | SW 24 | N 12 | SW 22 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | SW 20 | SE 12 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 13 | 12 | 27 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 22 | 3 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 6 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 111 | 193 | 63 | 136 | 162 | 158 | 132 | 559 | 579 | 593 | 247 | 200 | 273 | 353 | 353 | 322 | 434 | 402 | 313 | 305 | 223 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 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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