
Surf Forecasts:
Waihee surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 14s period, E swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 25ft (7.5m), 13s period, NE swell with 20,260 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 14s period with E 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 4.5m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waihee in the next 16 days are 7.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 25ft (7.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihee over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Waihee has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.
Straight up, we’ve got a long, tough run of onshore chop to start. The pattern is set in from the 10th through the 15th, with a persistent ENE cross-on breeze and a messy, short-period swell. Wave heights bob around from about 4ft to 7ft, but the period is a weak 7 to 8 seconds and the energy is mostly in the low to moderate range (between 168 and 623). The water temp is about 80°F with a 0.4°F anomaly, so it’s pretty standard for the time of year. Honestly, this stretch is just poor for paddling – it’s choppy and wind-affected, not worth getting wet for a decent wave.
Now, the real standout in this whole window hits on the weekend of the 16th and 17th of August. Saturday the 16th is a proper dumper if you’ve got the skills. We see a big jump in size with a 16ft swell from the ENE early on Sunday morning (the 16th), but it's the Sunday afternoon that steals the show. The wind swings clean offshore from the SSW at 12 mph, and the swell is still a solid 10ft with a 10-second period. That is powerful, clean, and for experienced surfers only – the energy is massive (1484). This is a proper groundswell event at Waihee, a reef and point setup that can handle the size. It’s not for the faint-hearted, but if you know what you’re doing, that’s the session you want.
Then on Monday the 17th of August, the wind drops to a near-calm 3 mph from the NE – glassy conditions – with a much friendlier 5ft swell. The energy is lower (291), but the conditions will be clean and inviting. It’s a solid intermediate option, but the real power is gone.
After that, from Tuesday the 18th onward, it’s back to the grind. We’re looking at a week or more of small, weak waves (4ft to 5ft) with short periods and that relentless ENE cross-on breeze. The energy is low, mostly in the 130–207 range, and the wind is lumpy or choppy. There’s no real draw here – it’s a pretty flat and crummy stretch right through to the end of the month.
The Bottom Line: Sunday the 16th afternoon is the only true standout – big, clean, and for experts only. Monday the 17th morning offers a glassy, smaller window for everyone else. The rest is a long, forgettable run of junk surf.
Stay safe out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 67mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the ENE on Thu night, strong winds from the SW by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | E 13 | E 13 | E 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
215 | 159 | 186 | 191 | 142 | 163 | 171 | 170 | 195 | 247 | 353 | 510 | 617 | 2088 | 3635 | 5690 | 14805 | 5656 | 1484 | 505 | |
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 | on | cross-off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 00:51AM0.42m | 2:25PM0.92m | 1:42AM0.48m | 2:56PM0.91m | 2:28AM0.52m | 3:25PM0.87m | 3:13AM0.55m | 3:50PM0.81m | 3:59AM0.57m | 4:12PM0.73m | 4:46AM0.57m | 4:28PM0.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:41PM0.26m | 7:05AM-0.11m | 9:02PM0.23m | 7:50AM-0.10m | 9:26PM0.19m | 8:31AM-0.06m | 9:51PM0.16m | 9:10AM0.02m | 10:16PM0.13m | 9:48AM0.11m | 10:40PM0.12m | 10:26AM0.22m | 11:05PM0.11m | |||||||
— | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 5 | 54 | 2 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NE 6 | NNW 7 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | W 11 | E 14 | ENE 13 | W 12 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 |
16 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 5690 | 14805 | 11 | 1484 | 505 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | NE 8 | W 10 | W 10 | NNW 7 | W 10 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | NNW 9 | W 11 | — | — | W 12 | WSW 7 |
8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 10 | — | — | 11 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | W 10 | SW 15 | W 14 | W 10 | W 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | NW 9 | SW 17 | NE 11 | S 14 | S 14 | SW 17 | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 |
10 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | E 13 | E 13 | — | ENE 14 | ENE 11 | S 7 | S 3 |
215 | 159 | 186 | 191 | 142 | 163 | 171 | 170 | 195 | 247 | 353 | 510 | 617 | 2088 | 3635 | — | 10724 | 5656 | 47 | 6 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 343 | 197 | 114 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
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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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