Waihee Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.94° N 156.50° W

Waihee Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 20 Aug 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 20 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, ENE swell with 484 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Waihee in the next 16 days are 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) 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 0.4m 11s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 21st Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 21st Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 23rd Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. The overall pattern for this stretch is a bit of a grind. Waihee is the only break on offer, but the trade winds are locking in from the east for almost the entire 16-day window, making conditions tricky. The first surf worth talking about is a brief window on the morning of the 21st of August.

The trade wind pattern is pretty solidly set. From Thursday the 20th right through, we’ve got cross or cross-onshore winds, mostly from the ENE. The first couple days are small and messy. The morning of Friday the 21st is the one bit of light. The wind is straight cross from the east, which is better, and there’s some marginal energy. You’re looking at a swell around 3ft from the ESE with a short period of 8 seconds. The combined wave energy is moderate (205), but it’s shallow. The break is a reef and point, so it’ll handle that bit of side chop okay, but it’s still a marginal call.

That little glimmer soon gets blown out again. From Friday the 21st afternoon through to the morning of the 31st of August, we’re stuck in a long stretch of moderate to fresh cross-onshore winds and choppy, lumpy seas. The swell stays between 3ft and 6ft but the energy climbs, hitting strong levels by the 23rd (478) right through to the 24th. Don’t let the numbers fool you though; the wind is wrecking the surface. This is a kite-surfing setup more than a paddle-surf one if you ask me. The water temp is about average for this time of year here.

Now, the end of the run is the most interesting, but it’s also the most raw. On the 30th of August, we see a pulse of longer-period groundswell start to build, with a period of 13 seconds. Swell heights start pushing 6ft to 6ft from the ENE. The combined energy is very strong (1147 to 1253), and it keeps building into the 31st, reaching 7ft at 13 seconds (1585 energy). This is a proper, powerful groundswell.

The big caveat here is the wind. The 30th and 31st still have cross-onshore winds, meaning these waves will be lumpy and a bit of a wrestle. It’s not until the 1st and 2nd of September that the wind eases to a gentle breeze, flipping to cross-onshore from the NE. That’s the best chance for a clean wave, but you’re still fighting the cross angle. The swell is big (7ft to 7ft), so this is strictly for the experienced crew. The period (10-12 seconds) is still good for a point break, and doesn’t quite hit the very long threshold that makes beach breaks tricky. It’s a beast of a set, but it’s not going to be glassy perfection.

After that, the window fades out. The swell drops through the 3rd and 4th of September, back into the mediocre range with the wind picking up again.

Overall, the whole 16 days is a tough call. The best bet for any kind of quality is that Friday morning, the 21st of August. It’s the most aligned with the optimum NNE direction for the break. The energy is moderate, the wind is manageable, and it’s a familiar setup for intermediate surfers. A close second is the very end of the run, from the 1st of September onwards, for the big-wave hunters willing to deal with the cross-wind and size. Stick with Waihee, and keep your eyes on that wind.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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49
145
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
11:15AM0.58m
12:08PM0.64m
12:40PM0.69m
10:27PM0.32m
1:07PM0.73m
11:42PM0.36m
1:30PM0.77m
00:25AM0.41m
1:53PM0.80m
1:02AM0.47m
2:15PM0.81m
1:38AM0.52m
Low Tide
2:05AM0.15m
4:00AM0.14m
8:33PM0.31m
5:11AM0.09m
8:04PM0.29m
5:58AM0.05m
8:07PM0.27m
6:36AM0.01m
8:19PM0.24m
7:10AM-0.01m
8:36PM0.21m
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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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