
Surf Forecasts:
Waihee surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, ENE swell with 1,929 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period with NE 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waihee in the next 16 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 18s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihee over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this 16-day window for Waihee is a rough one. We’re looking at a long stretch of cross-onshore winds and choppy conditions that just won’t let up. The first solid recommendation doesn’t even pop up until Tuesday morning the 28th, and even then it’s marginal at best. There’s a big gap of days with very poor surf before that, and honestly, after that Tuesday, it’s a lot of the same story.
The best shot we’ve got in this whole period is probably Tuesday morning, July 28th. The swell is pushing 8ft of east-northeast groundswell, with a 12-second period. That’s got some serious grunt behind it, with combined energy hitting 1957 – that’s strong wave energy. The wind is blowing offshore from the north-northeast at 12 mph, which is a major positive. It’ll be clean. However, at 8ft, this is getting into expert-only territory; it’s not for the faint of heart. The swell direction is from the east-northeast, and Waihee (a reef and point) loves an optimum swell from the north-northeast. So it’s a touch off-angle, but a long-period groundswell like this with 15-second periods in the early part of the run will wrap nicely. The water temp is sitting around 80°F, which is about average for this time of year.
Tuesday afternoon (July 28th) sees the swell jump to 8ft from the east-northeast, with even more energy (2126), but that’s only for experts. The wind stays offshore, but the quality is still flagged as poor.
The rest of the run is a sea of cross-onshore winds and choppy, lumpy conditions. The swells are mostly short-period junk under 8 seconds, with high energy only when the wind is up. The combined energy values are mostly moderate, but the wind is always a problem. From Wednesday the 29th onwards, it’s a steady diet of east-northeast winds, 12-18 mph, and cross-onshore all the way. The swell heights bounce around 4ft to 6ft, but it’s messy. Even the long-period 14-second swell on Monday afternoon, August 3rd, is ruined by the cross-onshore breeze.
For a few days in the second week, like August 3rd and 4th, the swell is manageable but the wind never lets up. There’s a brief moment on the 4th with a 5ft, 11-second swell from the east-northeast, but it’s still cross-onshore. Overall, this is a tough call. The setup is much more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, given the consistent wind and lumpy conditions.
If you’re an expert and can handle the big stuff, Tuesday morning July 28th is your window. Clean, powerful, but demanding. For everyone else, it’s a waiting game. The forecasts can change, but right now, it’s looking bleak.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 12 | ENE 12 | NE 10 | NE 9 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
610 | 687 | 711 | 1267 | 1228 | 1643 | 1913 | 967 | 408 | 460 | 286 | 232 | 300 | 308 | 346 | 416 | 485 | 615 | 646 | 666 | |
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 | on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:18AM0.37m | 2:25PM0.80m | 1:02AM0.40m | 2:52PM0.82m | 1:41AM0.43m | 3:17PM0.83m | 2:19AM0.45m | 3:42PM0.83m | 2:58AM0.47m | 4:04PM0.80m | 3:39AM0.48m | 4:25PM0.76m | 4:25AM0.49m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:45PM0.30m | 6:47AM-0.04m | 9:01PM0.27m | 7:24AM-0.07m | 9:22PM0.25m | 7:57AM-0.07m | 9:46PM0.23m | 8:28AM-0.05m | 10:10PM0.21m | 8:59AM-0.02m | 10:34PM0.19m | 9:31AM0.05m | 11:00PM0.16m | |||||||
— | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 12 | ENE 12 | NE 10 | NE 9 | ENE 8 | SW 19 | WSW 18 | E 17 | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 |
610 | 687 | 711 | 1267 | 1228 | 1643 | 1913 | 967 | 408 | 331 | 15 | 31 | 50 | 122 | 219 | 208 | 267 | 271 | 260 | 264 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | SW 15 | SW 14 | S 13 | S 13 | E 18 | WSW 18 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 10 |
25 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 232 | 176 | 28 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 30 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 21 | W 20 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 8 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | — | — | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
318 | 235 | 237 | 183 | 178 | 138 | 185 | — | — | 460 | 286 | 232 | 300 | 308 | 346 | 416 | 485 | 615 | 646 | 666 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 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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