
Surf Forecasts:
Waihee surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, ENE swell with 2,539 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period with ENE 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waihee in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 17s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihee over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break it down in feet and stuff.
Overall, the pattern is a long, drawn-out run of messy, cross-onshore winds that are going to keep things choppy and uninviting for the most part. There’s a real standout window in the middle of the week, but before and after that, it’s a tough slog. We’ve got a solid gap of poor conditions at the start, then a good day, then back to the rough stuff.
The first real opportunity doesn’t arrive until Wednesday, July 29th. Before that, from Sunday the 26th through Tuesday the 28th, it’s just poor surf conditions with cross-onshore winds and lumpy seas. The swell is there, but it’s all wind-affected and messy. Tuesday morning does see a 8 ft swell from the east, but it’s blown out by a 12 mph onshore wind, so it’s a no-go.
Now, Wednesday morning, July 29th is where it’s at. The wind drops right off, going glassy with a light northerly of 3 mph. The swell is a clean 5 ft from the ENE, with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 770. This is the standout. The water temp is sitting at 80°F, which is about average for this time of year with a normal anomaly. You get a clean, glassy morning at Waihee, a reef and point setup that is fairly consistent. The swell direction from the ENE is a good match for the optimum NNE direction. It’s going to be clean with that offshore wind. Keep in mind that crowds are possible here, as it does get busy sometimes. The afternoon of the 29th turns a bit cross-onshore, dropping the quality.
After that Wednesday, we’re right back into the tough stuff. From Thursday, July 30th, all the way through to Sunday, August 10th, it’s a 12-day stretch of poor surf conditions. The wind stays cross-onshore from the ENE or E, mostly 12 to 22 mph, making everything choppy and lumpy. The swell sizes range from 2 ft to 7 ft, but it’s all blown out. The combined energy fluctuates from weak 113 (moderate) up to strong 968 (moderate), but it’s all wasted by the wind. There’s a blip on Monday, August 3rd, with a 3 ft to 3 ft east swell at 14 seconds, but it’s still cross-onshore and only marginal. The rest is just poor. For the experienced crew, the bigger swells over 8 ft on Tuesday the 28th and Saturday the 1st are only for experts, but the wind ruins them anyway. This setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, honestly.
So, the one and only true standout is the Wednesday, July 29th, morning session at Waihee. Glassy, clean, 5 ft from the ENE. That’s your window. The rest is a wait-and-see situation.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NE 8 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
339 | 610 | 687 | 711 | 1130 | 1285 | 2023 | 2539 | 1555 | 410 | 254 | 485 | 238 | 265 | 294 | 367 | 438 | 485 | 646 | 699 | 689 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:58PM0.77m | 00:18AM0.37m | 2:25PM0.80m | 1:02AM0.40m | 2:52PM0.82m | 1:41AM0.43m | 3:17PM0.83m | 2:19AM0.45m | 3:42PM0.83m | 2:58AM0.47m | 4:04PM0.80m | 3:39AM0.48m | 4:25PM0.76m | 4:25AM0.49m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:45PM0.30m | 6:47AM-0.04m | 9:01PM0.27m | 7:24AM-0.07m | 9:22PM0.25m | 7:57AM-0.07m | 9:46PM0.23m | 8:28AM-0.05m | 10:10PM0.21m | 8:59AM-0.02m | 10:34PM0.19m | 9:31AM0.05m | 11:00PM0.16m | ||||||||
5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
— | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 11 | NNE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | WSW 18 | E 17 | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 15 | E 14 |
339 | 610 | 687 | 711 | 1130 | 1285 | 2023 | 2539 | 1555 | 360 | 254 | 336 | 31 | 51 | 124 | 222 | 205 | 202 | 186 | 267 | 264 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | SW 15 | ENE 10 | N 7 | SW 19 | E 18 | WSW 18 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | SW 15 | SW 14 | N 10 |
45 | 25 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 142 | 222 | 158 | 9 | 410 | 107 | 15 | 25 | 30 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | NNE 9 | S 13 | N 10 | N 10 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | — | N 11 | SW 14 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 50 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 22 | — | 2 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | NNE 7 | — | — | — | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 |
335 | 318 | 242 | 237 | 200 | — | 146 | — | — | — | — | 485 | 238 | 265 | 294 | 367 | 438 | 485 | 646 | 699 | 689 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 13 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 20 |
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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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