Surf Forecasts:
Waihee surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, E swell with 367 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s 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 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waihee in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 5PM. 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 11s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihee over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let me paint the same picture for you, just in feet and miles per hour.
So, Waihee is the only spot we’re looking at, and it’s a rough 16-day outlook. If you want a decent wave, you’ll have to be very patient, because for most of this run, the ocean is a mess.
From Friday the 21st of August, through the end of the month, the winds are blowing cross-onshore non-stop. The swell height is between 3ft and 5ft, coming from the E and ENE, with a short, weak period of about 7 to 8 seconds. The wave energy is moderate, but every session is rated as "poor surf conditions." It’s all chop, no style. There’s a solid 9-day gap of nothing worthwhile.
Now, on Sunday the 30th of August, things get interesting in size. The swell jumps to 6ft to 6ft from the ENE, with a longer period of 12 to 13 seconds. The energy is strong (1123 to 1146), meaning some real push is in the water. But the wind is still a moderate cross-onshore, so it’s only "marginal." This is the best of a bad bunch.
Monday the 31st of August and Tuesday the 1st of September see the swell go big – 7ft to 12ft from the ENE, with a 13-second period. The energy is monstrous (over 3000). But Tuesday brings near gale to gale-force cross-onshore winds, rain, and thunderstorms. Completely blown out, dangerous, and strictly for experts only.
Into September, the swell drops back to 3ft to 5ft, but the wind stays onshore all the way to the end of the forecast. On the 5th of September, we get a long-period groundswell of 0.7ft (2ft) with a 15-second period from the E, but again, the wind ruins it.
Honestly, there are no standouts. If you had to try, Sunday the 30th of August offers the biggest, most powerful swell with strong energy (1123 to 1146), but the wind keeps it from being good. Waihee is a reef and point break, so it can handle the size, but cross-onshore wind is a deal-breaker. You might see a few other souls out there, but not many.
This is a long dry spell. Just wait for a change in the wind.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the ENE by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NNE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 41 | 93 | 171 | 139 | 220 | 257 | 240 | 349 | 367 | 234 | 270 | 257 | 257 | 287 | 238 | 169 | 139 | 181 | 136 |
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 |
High Tide | 12:08PM0.64m | 12:40PM0.69m | 10:27PM0.32m | 1:07PM0.73m | 11:42PM0.36m | 1:30PM0.77m | 00:25AM0.41m | 1:53PM0.80m | 1:02AM0.47m | 2:15PM0.81m | 1:38AM0.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:05AM0.15m | 4:00AM0.14m | 8:33PM0.31m | 5:11AM0.09m | 8:04PM0.29m | 5:58AM0.05m | 8:07PM0.27m | 6:36AM0.01m | 8:19PM0.24m | 7:10AM-0.01m | 8:36PM0.21m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | 6:52 | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 28 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NE 7 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | NW 14 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 |
| kJ | 41 | 93 | 36 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 46 | 56 | 48 | 66 | 68 | 67 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | E 8 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WNW 10 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | W 12 | W 11 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 37 | 21 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | W 11 | NW 8 | N 8 | SW 10 | WNW 11 | WSW 16 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 18 | SW 14 | SW 13 | W 12 | SW 16 | SW 18 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 |
| kJ | 24 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 24 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 3 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 3 | 85 | 171 | 139 | 220 | 257 | 240 | 349 | 367 | 234 | 270 | 257 | 257 | 287 | 238 | 169 | 139 | 181 | 136 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 8 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
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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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