
Surf Forecasts:
Waihee surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, ENE swell with 408 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 17s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihee over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here again, in imperial. So, we’ve got Waihee as the only spot in the mix, and the outlook is a rough one. For the whole 16-day stretch, starting now and going through to Sunday, July 19th, it’s the same old story: onshore wind and junk surf. There’s no standout day, no clean session, no reason to wet a line. The wind is locked in from the ENE, blowing cross-on at 12 to 19 mph, keeping it choppy and bumpy. The swell is mostly ENE too, which doesn’t match what Waihee wants – it needs a good NNE for quality.
From Saturday, July 4th, you’ve got a 5-foot ENE windswell with a period of only 8 seconds and a weak combined energy of 337. Water temp is 79°F, right around average for the time of year, but the surf is “poor” across the board. This just repeats. By Monday, July 6th, the swell bumps up to 6 feet in the afternoon, and energy hits 397 – still moderate – but wind picks up to 19 mph, making it lumpy and messy. That’s more kite-surf weather than paddling.
Around Tuesday, July 14th, the swell shifts to straight east, dropping to 4 to 4 feet, but the period stays short (8 seconds), wind is still cross-on, and the energy is actually higher at 364 to 397. Still poor. By the end, Saturday and Sunday, July 18th and 19th, it’s 5 to 5-foot swell, period 7 to 8 seconds, cross-on at 12 mph, energy around 263 to 299. No real change. This spot is fairly consistent normally, but with this onshore wind lock, it’s a washout.
Bottom line: nothing good here. If you’re a kiter, the steady cross-on wind might work, but for a surfer, save the gas. Forecasts can shift, but right now, stay home.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
285 | 260 | 294 | 297 | 243 | 320 | 393 | 347 | 356 | 382 | 310 | 263 | 249 | 197 | 249 | 222 | 215 | 234 | 270 | 319 | 331 | |
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 | 5:37PM0.72m | 5:28AM0.37m | 6:00PM0.66m | 6:53AM0.38m | 6:21PM0.61m | 8:47AM0.43m | 6:42PM0.55m | 10:41AM0.53m | 7:00PM0.48m | 11:52AM0.64m | 12:42PM0.75m | 9:34PM0.37m | 1:26PM0.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:39AM0.20m | 10:48AM0.16m | 1:13AM0.16m | 11:32AM0.26m | 1:53AM0.12m | 12:43PM0.37m | 2:40AM0.06m | 3:32PM0.46m | 3:32AM0.01m | 4:29AM-0.05m | 8:19PM0.37m | 5:24AM-0.11m | |||||||||
— | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | |
7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | 7:10 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 15 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | W 14 | N 8 |
52 | 48 | 31 | 19 | 18 | 25 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 33 | 28 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | E 11 | SW 16 | NW 10 | NW 10 | SE 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | S 14 | — | — | W 16 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | W 21 | SW 21 | WSW 19 | W 14 |
10 | 35 | 31 | 9 | 41 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | — | — | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 37 | 33 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 | — | — | W 18 | — | — | WSW 19 |
15 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 6 | — | — | 34 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
285 | 260 | 294 | 297 | 243 | 320 | 393 | 347 | 356 | 382 | 310 | 263 | 249 | 197 | 249 | 222 | 215 | 234 | 270 | 319 | 331 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
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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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