Surf Forecasts:
Waihee surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, NE 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 2PM. 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 Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihee over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. Waihee is our only break on the table for this 16-day window, but to be honest, it’s lookin’ pretty rough for the paddle. The pattern is a persistent run of cross-onshore winds and short-period junk. It kicks off Monday the 24th, and straight away it’s cross-on from the ENE at 19 mph with a 6 ft easterly swell at just 7 seconds. Combined swell energy is weak to moderate (318), but the wind’s got it lumpy. Water temp is 80°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, no surprises there.
Monday afternoon keeps that cross-onshore vibe, 5 ft at 8 seconds, and we get a risk of thunderstorms. Tuesday the 25th doesn’t improve – still ENE cross-on, 5 ft in the morning, dropping to 5 ft by afternoon. Wind sits around 16 mph, and every session is marked as poor surf conditions. Honestly, it’s all pretty much the same story through the end of August: cross-on wind, short-period swell, and choppy surfaces. Saturday the 29th sees a slight bump in energy (359 in the morning, 351 afternoon) but the 5 ft swell is still only 7 seconds and wind is cross-on.
There’s a bit of energy build towards the start of September. On Monday the 31st of August, we get a 6 ft NE swell with an 8-second period and energy jumping to 413. By Monday afternoon, it hits 7 ft from NE with 9 seconds and strong energy (624). That’s a heavier lump of water, but the caveat is it's still cross-onshore from the ENE at 12 mph. Not the clean runner we’d want for Waihee. Tuesday the 1st of September keeps the 7 ft, but it’s from the ENE, still cross-on and choppy. The swell energy is strong (562-603), but with these winds, it’s not a quality surf day – more of a battle.
After that, things slowly drop off. By Friday the 4th of September, the swell fades to 2 ft but the period stretches to 12 seconds from the east. Combined energy is still moderate (305). That longer period suggests a cleaner groundswell, but the cross-onshore wind at 12-16 mph is spoiling it. Saturday the 5th stays small (2 ft, 11-12 seconds), Sunday the 6th has a brief 2 ft NW swell at 13 seconds, but Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th are back to messy cross-onshore conditions with fresh breezes and lumpy seas.
As for a standout – honestly, there isn’t one in this stretch. The best of a bad bunch might be the late August early September pulse, but with cross-onshore wind and short-period chop, it’s not the kind of session I’d be rushing for. The setup is more interesting for kite surfing than a clean paddle session. For the surfer looking for glassy, lined-up waves, this forecast is a tough one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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) | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
287 | 326 | 257 | 333 | 279 | 191 | 188 | 173 | 137 | 149 | 118 | 118 | 118 | 135 | 149 | 180 | 180 | 142 | 159 | 180 | 230 | |
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 | 1:30PM0.77m | 00:25AM0.41m | 1:53PM0.80m | 1:02AM0.47m | 2:15PM0.81m | 1:38AM0.52m | 2:37PM0.81m | 2:14AM0.56m | 2:57PM0.80m | 2:52AM0.60m | 3:16PM0.76m | 3:32AM0.62m | 3:34PM0.71m | 4:17AM0.64m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:07PM0.27m | 6:36AM0.01m | 8:19PM0.24m | 7:10AM-0.01m | 8:36PM0.21m | 7:42AM-0.01m | 8:55PM0.17m | 8:15AM0.02m | 9:15PM0.13m | 8:48AM0.07m | 9:38PM0.10m | 9:22AM0.14m | 10:01PM0.07m | ||||||||
6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 |
31 | 29 | 15 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 17 | 65 | 104 | 176 | 168 | 106 | 69 | 64 | 59 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 18 | SW 16 | N 7 | N 8 | WNW 9 | E 14 | NNE 6 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 |
8 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 60 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 24 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 18 | SW 14 | SW 13 | W 12 | W 12 | SW 18 | SW 15 | W 10 | N 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | E 15 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 10 | SW 18 | SW 17 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
6 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 12 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
287 | 326 | 257 | 333 | 279 | 191 | 188 | 173 | 137 | 149 | 118 | 118 | 118 | 135 | 149 | 180 | 180 | 142 | 159 | 180 | 230 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
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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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