Surf Forecasts:
Waihee surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, ENE swell with 421 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waihee this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Waihee in the next 16 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) 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 0.5m 15s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihee over the next 16 days.
Alright, I’ve had a look at what’s coming up for Waihee. I’m just going to tell you straight – this is a rough stretch. The whole 16-day forecast is pretty much a bust. There’s not a single standout day, no secret window to get excited about. The wind is relentless, blowing from the east-northeast and east, right across the break, and that’s going to keep the ocean choppy and messy the whole time. It’s a real bummer.
The water temp is sitting around 79°, which is basically normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t be cold while you’re getting frustrated.
From Saturday the 11th right through the next week, it’s just poor. The swell is there, but it’s short-period, wind-blown junk. The wave energy is moderate, with readings around 271 and 372, but it’s all coming from the wrong direction and the wind is just ruining any chance of a clean wave. The waves are mostly 5 to 6 feet, but with that cross-on chop, it’s just a battle.
There’s a change around the 20th and 21st of July. The wave height drops right down to 2 feet, but the period jumps way up to 15 and 18 seconds. That’s real groundswell energy – the combined energy spikes to 563 and 624, which is actually strong. But here’s the problem: it’s still cross-on, and a long-period swell like that at a point and reef break like Waihee is going to be inconsistent and hard to line up. The trade wind is still blowing 12-15 mph, so it’ll be lumpy. It’s not worth the paddle.
After that, in the last week of July, the swell picks back up to 4-5 feet, but the period drops back down to a weak 6-8 seconds, and the wind never gives up. It’s the same story day after day: cross-on, choppy, poor conditions.
Honestly, if you’re a surfer, there’s nothing here that’s going to get you stoked. The only thing I can say is that for kite surfers, this steady cross-on wind and moderate swell might actually be interesting. For paddle surfing, it’s a blank run. It’s normal for this spot, but it doesn’t make it any easier to take.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 271 | 270 | 285 | 372 | 392 | 373 | 319 | 277 | 193 | 114 | 229 | 125 | 147 | 114 | 143 | 86 | 89 | 80 | 81 | 100 | 152 |
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 | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:26PM0.84m | 11:19PM0.36m | 2:08PM0.90m | 00:31AM0.37m | 2:48PM0.93m | 1:30AM0.39m | 3:26PM0.94m | 2:24AM0.41m | 4:02PM0.91m | 3:17AM0.43m | 4:36PM0.86m | 4:10AM0.44m | 5:06PM0.79m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:39PM0.33m | 6:18AM-0.15m | 9:08PM0.29m | 7:08AM-0.18m | 9:39PM0.26m | 7:55AM-0.18m | 10:12PM0.24m | 8:40AM-0.15m | 10:46PM0.22m | 9:23AM-0.08m | 11:19PM0.20m | 10:04AM0.02m | 11:52PM0.18m | ||||||||
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 | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 14 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | N 8 | NNE 8 | WNW 16 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | NNE 8 | W 15 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 35 | 61 | 60 | 53 | 65 | 40 | 39 | 22 | 12 | 107 | 53 | 125 | 105 | 47 | 109 | 43 | 44 | 28 | 44 | 54 | 30 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 19 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 16 | W 14 | WNW 16 | W 14 | E 7 | W 15 | W 15 | WSW 16 | W 14 | W 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 |
| kJ | 34 | 15 | 30 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 19 | 15 | 51 | 33 | 27 | 112 | 109 | 25 | 106 | 103 | 67 | 66 | 63 | 60 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 12 | — | W 20 | NW 20 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 15 | N 8 | WSW 18 | W 19 | WSW 16 | WSW 17 | WSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | 8 | 15 | 21 | 8 | 8 | 73 | 18 | 31 | 7 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 8 | NE 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 |
| kJ | 271 | 270 | 285 | 372 | 392 | 373 | 319 | 277 | 193 | 114 | 229 | 88 | 147 | 114 | 143 | 86 | 89 | 80 | 81 | 100 | 152 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 19 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 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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