Surf Forecasts:
Waihee surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, ENE swell with 3,752 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period with ENE 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 3.5m and 11s 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 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihee over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for this stretch. We’ve got a 16-day window, but don’t get too excited. The first week is a write-off, and the only real chance to surf comes in a very narrow window.
The first recommendation doesn’t appear until Wednesday, July 29th. Before that, it’s a whole lot of nothing. From Saturday, July 25th through Tuesday, July 28th, it’s all cross-onshore winds and choppy conditions. The swell is there, but it’s junk. On Tuesday the 28th, the swell actually jumps up to a solid 8ft to 10ft from the east-northeast, with a very strong combined wave energy of 1969 to 3560, but it’s still blown out and messy. Definitely not for the faint of heart, and even then, the wind is onshore and it’s poor surf. That’s a 4-day gap right there.
Wednesday, July 29th is the one to circle. The morning is the standout. We’ve got Waihee breaking clean, with a 6ft swell from the east-northeast. The period is a moderate 10 seconds, so it’s got some shape. The best part? The wind swings to SE at 6 mph, which is a light cross-offshore breeze. That’s going to groom the faces nicely. The combined wave energy is a solid 694, so there’s plenty of push. This is a reef and point setup, so it should handle the swell well. The water temp is about average for this time of year.
The afternoon on Wednesday is also worth a look – still clean, 6ft and 9-second period, but the wind picks up a little to 9 mph. Waihee can get crowded sometimes, so get in early.
After that, it’s back to the wilderness. From Thursday, July 30th all the way through to Sunday, August 9th, the cross-onshore easterly trade winds kick back in, blowing 15 to 19 mph. The swell drops off and gets jumbled, with short periods of 7 to 8 seconds. The combined energy falls to weak to moderate levels, staying under 800. It’s all poor surf conditions. That’s another 11-day gap with nothing worth paddling out for.
So, in short: the only window is Wednesday, July 29th – the morning is the best bet. After that, it’s a waiting game. Forecasts can change, but for now, that’s the story.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Wed morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 310 | 378 | 388 | 378 | 339 | 610 | 687 | 700 | 905 | 1121 | 1838 | 3560 | 2734 | 579 | 524 | 449 | 308 | 300 | 329 |
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 | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:30PM0.73m | 11:19PM0.34m | 1:58PM0.77m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:21AM0.03m | 8:39PM0.32m | 6:07AM-0.01m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | 7:07 | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 15 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | W 19 | WSW 18 | E 16 | E 15 |
| kJ | 65 | 56 | 54 | 106 | 339 | 610 | 687 | 700 | 905 | 1121 | 1838 | 3560 | 2734 | 579 | 524 | 7 | 31 | 47 | 112 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | SW 19 | E 16 | E 12 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | — | — | N 8 | SW 4 | SW 13 | E 18 | WSW 18 | N 9 |
| kJ | 8 | 15 | 20 | 46 | 45 | 25 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | — | — | — | 115 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 30 | 14 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 13 | SW 14 | E 19 | N 10 | N 10 | WSW 17 |
| kJ | 26 | 10 | 51 | 49 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 27 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | — | — | — | — | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 310 | 378 | 388 | 378 | 314 | 329 | 235 | 223 | 179 | 173 | 131 | — | — | — | — | 449 | 308 | 300 | 329 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 8 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 16 |
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