Waihee Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.94° N 156.50° W

Waihee Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Waihee sea temperature is
26.8°C
0.1° 

Waihee surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Waihee surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, ENE swell with 511 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waihee this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Waihee in the next 16 days are 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) 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 0.2m 17s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 4th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get real about what's cooking in the water over the next couple of weeks.

The truth is, this is a tough stretch. We're looking at a solid block of poor conditions right through the first week and beyond. The wind is stubbornly locked in from the ENE, hanging around the 9 to 16 mph mark, which means it's mostly cross-onshore and choppy. That's a nasty combo. The swell is there, but it's short-period, wind-affected stuff, and the surface is just going to be a mess. There's a real gap here with no good surf on offer until the second week of September.

The only spot on the radar is Waihee, a reef and point break. The water temperature is sitting right around average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.

For the first week, from Saturday the 29th of August right through to the end of the first week of September, it's a write-off. The swell ranges from 3ft to 6ft, but that ENE wind just ruins it. The combined energy is moderate, hitting values like 286, 464, and 448, but it's all messy. The period is short, mostly 7 to 8 seconds, meaning weak, choppy waves. The wind is cross-on, creating that horrible, bumpy surface. It's just not worth paddling out.

There's a slight flicker of hope on the 7th of September (Monday) morning when the swell jumps up to 8ft, and the combined energy hits a strong 1510. But the wind is still cross-on, so it's called "marginal" at best. That's a big, powerful, messy wave that's only going to be for the experts, and even then, it's a gamble.

The best chance we get is on Wednesday the 9th of September. In the morning, the wind swings to a light NNE at 6 mph, which is actually offshore! The swell is 6ft from the ENE at 8 seconds. The offshore wind is a major positive, cleaning up the face. The afternoon gets even better with a slight NNE breeze at only 3 mph. The combined energy is moderate at 460. This is the standout. The conditions are finally aligning for a clean session at Waihee. The offshore wind is the key here. It's a rare window of quality.

Thursday the 10th of September shows a bit of life with a light cross-on breeze and 5ft to 5ft swell, but it's still a bit tricky. By Friday the 11th, the wind picks back up and the quality drops again.

So, if you're waiting for something good, circle Wednesday the 9th of September. That's your window. The rest of the forecast is a waiting game. The water's fine, but the wind is the enemy.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
29
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wave
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Period (s)
1.4
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
146
158
171
223
209
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192
279
356
365
464
444
356
306
271
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270
199
173
Wind (km/h)
20
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Wind State
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High Tide
2:52AM0.60m
3:16PM0.76m
3:32AM0.62m
3:34PM0.71m
4:17AM0.64m
3:49PM0.64m
5:09AM0.63m
4:00PM0.58m
6:16AM0.62m
3:55PM0.52m
8:03AM0.61m
Low Tide
9:15PM0.13m
8:48AM0.07m
9:38PM0.10m
9:22AM0.14m
10:01PM0.07m
9:59AM0.23m
10:28PM0.05m
10:40AM0.33m
10:59PM0.04m
11:36AM0.43m
11:38PM0.05m
00:37AM0.07m
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Temp °C
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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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