
Surf Forecasts:
Waihee surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 15s period, E swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 25ft (7.5m), 14s period, E swell with 21,363 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 15s 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 6.0m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waihee in the next 16 days are 7.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 8AM. 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 18s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 20ft (6.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 20ft (6.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 25ft (7.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihee over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on offer for the next 16 days.
Straight up, this is a tough run. The entire window is a write-off for decent surf. We’re looking at a solid two weeks plus of nothing but poor conditions, with not a single standout session to get excited about. The forecast is locked in with a persistent cross-onshore wind that’s going to keep things choppy and messy.
The only break on the radar is Waihee, a reef and point set-up. The water temp is sitting at 80°, which is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual there.
The first few days from Saturday the 8th through to the end of the first week are all the same story: a weak, short-period swell (7-8 seconds) coming from the ENE, with combined wave energy ranging from 152 to 377 (moderate). The wind is a constant cross-onshore at 12-15 mph, making for nothing but bumpy, choppy surf. Swell heights hover around 4 ft to 6 ft, but it’s all windslop, not worth paddling out for.
The middle of the week, around Wednesday the 13th and Thursday the 14th, the wind picks up more, hitting 19-25 mph. The swell gets a bit more size, up to 8 ft on Friday the 14th morning, but it’s still a cross-onshore mess. The wave energy jumps to 980 and then 1976 (strong), but the quality is zero. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddler’s dream.
Then things get wild on Saturday the 15th of August. The models are showing a massive, long-period groundswell from the east, with a period of 14 seconds and wave heights of 28 ft. The combined energy is a staggering 27557 (very strong). The wind and tide are favorable, but the swell is simply too big for this break. That’s pure big-wave territory, only for the most experienced and equipped chargers. Even then, the wind is still strong cross-onshore, so the surface will be lumpy. Sunday the 16th drops back to 7 ft, but the wind is still on it, so it’s back to poor conditions.
The final week, from the 17th of August through to the 23rd, is a repeat of the first week: short-period, ENE windswell, with heights between 4 ft and 5 ft, and constant cross-onshore breezes. Wave energy stays in the moderate range (124 to 279). There’s nothing to chase here.
So, the bottom line is a 16-day gap with no good surf. The persistent ENE trade winds are the culprit, ruining what little swell we get. Keep the board in the bag, and maybe the forecasts will turn around. It can’t stay this bad forever.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 11 | E 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
149 | 162 | 204 | 253 | 353 | 287 | 272 | 240 | 234 | 228 | 228 | 186 | 173 | 151 | 183 | 227 | 265 | 468 | 980 | 1976 | 12451 | |
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 | 12:37PM0.79m | 10:03PM0.34m | 1:16PM0.86m | 11:50PM0.37m | 1:52PM0.90m | 00:51AM0.42m | 2:25PM0.92m | 1:42AM0.48m | 2:56PM0.91m | 2:28AM0.52m | 3:25PM0.87m | 3:13AM0.55m | 3:50PM0.81m | 3:59AM0.57m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:44PM0.33m | 5:19AM-0.05m | 8:26PM0.30m | 6:16AM-0.09m | 8:41PM0.26m | 7:05AM-0.11m | 9:02PM0.23m | 7:50AM-0.10m | 9:26PM0.19m | 8:31AM-0.06m | 9:51PM0.16m | 9:10AM0.02m | 10:16PM0.13m | ||||||||
6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 |
Feels °C | 26 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 6 | NE 9 | WSW 17 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | SW 16 | ESE 12 | W 12 | W 12 | — |
3 | 3 | 22 | 27 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 29 | 3 | 3 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | W 12 | WSW 16 | NE 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | NW 7 | NW 7 | N 7 | W 12 | NW 8 | S 15 | S 14 | — |
33 | 31 | 30 | 11 | 26 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | N 6 | N 12 | W 11 | W 11 | NNE 8 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 7 | W 12 | W 18 | W 17 | — |
8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 6 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 11 | E 15 |
149 | 162 | 204 | 253 | 353 | 287 | 272 | 240 | 234 | 228 | 228 | 186 | 173 | 151 | 183 | 227 | 265 | 468 | 980 | 1976 | 12451 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 136 | 136 | 24 |
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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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