
Surf Forecasts:
Waihee surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, ENE swell with 295 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waihee this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Waihee in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) 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 12s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihee over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. We’ve got one spot to look at for the next couple of weeks, and honestly, it’s a bit of a rough stretch.
The pattern for this whole run is pretty stubborn. We’re looking at a long block of onshore trade winds that just won’t let up, and that’s going to mess up the surface at Waihee. This is a reef and point setup, so it needs clean conditions to really shine, but we’re not getting that.
Water temp is sitting at 80°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
For the first week and a half, from Thursday the 6th through to about Tuesday the 18th, it’s the same story. The ENE trade winds are blowing 12 to 15 mph, and it’s cross-on all day, every day. The swell is there, but it’s short-period stuff, mostly 5 to 8 seconds, and the combined energy climbs from a weak 94 up to a strong 1027 by the 18th. But the comment on every single one of those records is "poor surf conditions." The wind is just chopping it up. There’s no standout here. The size does build from around 3 ft to 8 ft, but with the wind on it, the quality is just not there for a good paddle session.
Now, the end of the run gets a bit interesting. Around Wednesday the 19th, the swell really picks up. We’re seeing 8 ft from the ENE with a period stretching to 10 seconds and a combined energy of 1371. That’s a solid pulse of energy. But again, the wind is still cross-on at 12 mph. It’s a bigger, more powerful ocean, but it’s still going to be lumpy and messy. For a point break like Waihee, that longer-period groundswell (over 10 seconds is a good sign) would usually mean better shaped waves, but the onshore wind is the killer here. This setup actually looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, given the steady wind and building swell.
The last couple of days, Thursday the 20th and Friday the 21st, the swell drops back down to 3 ft to 4 ft, and the energy fades. The wind is still on it.
So, what’s the best on offer? Honestly, there isn’t a true standout in this window. The biggest pulse of swell on the 19th has the most potential, but it’s a promise that’s heavily dependent on the wind easing up. If that ENE wind drops to glassy or offshore, that 8 ft, 10-second swell at Waihee would be firing. But based on the forecast, it’s a case of "hope for the best, expect the choppy."
Signing off, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
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157 | 131 | 78 | 96 | 66 | 135 | 143 | 215 | 222 | 258 | 273 | 246 | 240 | 210 | 214 | 186 | 181 | 161 | 135 | 101 | 104 | |
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 | 10:35AM0.60m | 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 | |||||||||
Low Tide | 2:47AM0.04m | 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 | ||||||||||
6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NE 11 | NE 10 | N 6 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | W 13 | W 12 |
5 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 18 | 24 | 3 | 14 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 11 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 12 | NE 11 | W 11 | NE 12 | NNW 7 | N 7 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | NNW 11 | NE 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | NW 7 | SW 16 |
10 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 23 | 5 | 3 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 24 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | N 7 | W 11 | SW 14 | SW 20 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | SW 13 | N 6 | W 12 | WSW 16 | W 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | N 7 |
3 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 15 | 37 | 33 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 26 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
157 | 131 | 78 | 96 | 66 | 135 | 143 | 215 | 222 | 258 | 273 | 246 | 240 | 210 | 214 | 186 | 181 | 161 | 135 | 101 | 104 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 23 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 16 |
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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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