Surf Forecasts:
Waihee surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, ENE swell with 348 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waihee this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Waihee in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) 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 0.2m 19s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihee over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks. Rusty here. Let’s get real about Waihee. We’ve got a solid 16-day window ahead, but truth be told, it’s a bit of a rough patch. The wind is the main culprit here, blowing in from the ENE almost the whole time, chopping up what could be some decent swell. The first few days, from Friday the 7th through to the end of the first week, are looking pretty grim. The swell is there, but the wind is a mess, producing poor surf conditions. Expect a lot of choppy, cross-onshore lines. It’s not a complete washout, but it’s definitely not a time to be picky.
There’s a bit of a gap in real quality until we get closer to the middle of the month. The surf picks up in size around the 15th and 16th, with swell heights hitting 6 ft to 7 ft, and the combined wave energy ramping up to some serious numbers (642 to 1065). That’s a lot of power, but it’s still coming from the ENE, meaning those cross-onshore winds aren’t letting up. The period gets longer, up to 11 seconds on the 16th, which is a proper groundswell, but at a beach and point setup like Waihee, that long period can make it close out a bit. Honestly, with that much wind and size, this stretch might be more interesting for the kite crew than us paddle surfers.
The best chance for a decent session might be the morning of Wednesday the 19th. The wind swings to a light onshore breeze from the NE at 6 mph, which is as close to clean as we’re going to get. The swell is smaller, around 4 ft, but the energy is much lower (196), so it’ll be a bit softer. It’s not a standout, but it’s the only time the wind doesn’t completely ruin it. The water temperature is sitting at a warm 80°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick suit.
For the rest of the second week, the surf stays small, around 3 ft to 4 ft, with the same ENE wind pattern. It’s a persistent, frustrating pattern. The spot is fairly consistent, but the conditions are just not cooperating. It’s a waiting game, but forecasts can change, so don’t give up hope.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 7 | ENE 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 79 | 47 | 113 | 149 | 173 | 215 | 226 | 322 | 295 | 238 | 280 | 266 | 228 | 220 | 181 | 149 | 132 | 200 | 195 | 227 | 247 |
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 | 11:51AM0.70m | 12:37PM0.79m | 10:03PM0.34m | 1:16PM0.86m | 11:50PM0.37m | 1:52PM0.90m | 00:51AM0.42m | 2:25PM0.92m | 1:42AM0.48m | 2:56PM0.91m | 2:28AM0.52m | 3:25PM0.87m | 3:13AM0.55m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:09AM0.00m | 8:44PM0.33m | 5:19AM-0.05m | 8:26PM0.30m | 6:16AM-0.09m | 8:41PM0.26m | 7:05AM-0.11m | 9:02PM0.23m | 7:50AM-0.10m | 9:26PM0.19m | 8:31AM-0.06m | 9:51PM0.16m | |||||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NE 11 | N 7 | N 6 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 10 | 5 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 12 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | NE 12 | NNW 7 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | NE 9 | NE 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 |
| kJ | 9 | 23 | 5 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 20 | WSW 19 | SW 14 | SW 13 | N 6 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | W 12 |
| kJ | 8 | 15 | 37 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 79 | 47 | 113 | 149 | 173 | 215 | 226 | 322 | 295 | 238 | 280 | 266 | 228 | 220 | 181 | 149 | 132 | 200 | 195 | 227 | 247 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 |
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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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