Waihee Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.94° N 156.50° W

Waihee Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Waihee sea temperature is
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Waihee surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Waihee surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, ENE swell with 1,628 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waihee this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Waihee in the next 16 days are 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 11s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 5th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihee over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break it down for you in feet and miles.

This is a tough stretch for Waihee. For the first week and a half, there’s nothing to get fired up about. The wind is a stubborn cross-onshore from the east-northeast, and it’s just trashing the surf. The first real chance of something rideable doesn’t pop up until Saturday, September 5th, and even then, it’s a marginal call.

From Tuesday the 1st through Friday the 4th, it’s all poor surf. You’re looking at waves around 6 ft to 6 ft, but it’s short-period junk with the wind howling at 15-19 mph. The wave energy is moderate, but it’s just a choppy, lumpy mess. Not worth your time.

The first sign of life hits Friday the 4th. The swell drops to about 4 ft, but the period jumps to 14 seconds, which is real groundswell. The energy is still moderate. The problem is that same cross-onshore wind at 15-19 mph is still blowing, ruining what could be a nice wave. It’s a tease.

Your best bet is the weekend of September 5th and 6th. On Saturday, the swell builds to 7 ft to 7 ft from the east-northeast with a 13-14 second period. The combined energy is strong. The wind eases to 12 mph, still cross-on, but better. Sunday is similar, with 7 ft waves and the wind dropping to 9 mph. It’s still cross-on, but the lighter breeze makes it the most surfable it’s going to get. This is the window.

Monday the 7th of September is the last decent day. Swell is still 7 ft, and the wind drops to 6 mph in the afternoon. That’s a light breeze, and the cross-on is minimal. The energy is strong. This is your best shot, but it’s still a cross-on wave. For a reef and point like Waihee, the ideal swell is from the north-northeast. We’re getting east-northeast swell, which is okay, but the wind is never truly offshore. The water temp is 80°F, which is about average for the time of year.

After Monday the 7th, it’s a long dry spell. From Tuesday the 8th right through to Wednesday the 16th, the swell fades and the period drops back to short, choppy windswell. The wind stays cross-on. The energy drops to weak or low-moderate levels. There’s a brief moment on Saturday the 12th where the wind goes “on” from the northeast at 6 mph, but the swell is only 4 ft with a 7-second period, so it won’t have any power.

So, the real standout is a soft one. The best on offer is from Saturday, September 5th, through Monday, September 7th. The swell is solid, the energy is high, and the winds are at their lightest. It won’t be perfect, but it’s the only time the conditions even come close to being good. Everything else is a no-go.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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328
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
4:00PM0.58m
6:16AM0.62m
3:55PM0.52m
8:03AM0.61m
10:22AM0.66m
11:33AM0.74m
12:17PM0.80m
11:18PM0.35m
12:51PM0.84m
00:17AM0.43m
Low Tide
10:40AM0.33m
10:59PM0.04m
11:36AM0.43m
11:38PM0.05m
00:37AM0.07m
2:20AM0.09m
4:07AM0.07m
7:43PM0.28m
5:19AM0.03m
7:44PM0.24m
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Temp °C
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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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