Surf Forecasts:
Waihee surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, ENE swell with 500 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waihee this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Waihee in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 11PM. 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 | 11PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihee over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get into it. This is Rusty, and I've been staring at the charts for Waihee for the next couple of weeks. Honestly, it's a bit of a frustrating stretch.
The biggest issue is the wind. We’ve got a relentless cross-onshore flow from the ENE that just won’t let up. This chop and lumpy surface is going to make things messy, day after day. There are no clean, glassy windows to get excited about.
Now, Waihee itself is a decent reef and point setup, and it's fairly consistent, which usually is a good thing. But with this wind direction, it's just not lining up. The swell energy is moderate for the most part, with combined energy readings mostly in the 100-400 range, but it's all being blown out.
For Monday the 24th, we’re looking at a cross-onshore breeze around 12 mph with a 5 ft easterly swell. The water temp is a very warm 80°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The pattern doesn't improve much through the rest of the week. Tuesday and Wednesday are the same story: moderate east swells around 4 ft to 5 ft, but those ENE winds just keep the surface chopped up. Even when the swell picks up a bit, like on Monday the 31st of August, with a 7 ft ENE swell and strong energy (575), the wind is still ruining it.
We do get a spell of longer-period energy heading into the start of September. On Saturday the 5th, there’s a 5 ft swell from the ENE with a 12-second period, giving us a good 580 combined energy. But again, we've got a fresh 19 mph cross wind. For a point break like Waihee, a longer period swell like that could be great – they tend to wrap in and offer better shape – but not when it's being torn apart by the wind.
There’s a bit of a reprieve on the 7th and 8th of September with lighter 9 mph breezes, but the swell drops off and the wave state is still described as "fairly choppy." The whole 16-day window is plagued by these onshore conditions. There isn't a single standout day where the stars align for great surf.
With the consistent cross-onshore wind and moderate, choppy surf, this setup honestly looks more interesting for a kite session than a paddle session. For us surfers, it's a week or more of looking at the ocean and shaking our heads. The only real positive is the warm water.
Keep an eye on the longer-range stuff, but for now, it's a frustrating wait for a clean day. There are no good options in this window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon night, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 |
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257 | 294 | 295 | 196 | 163 | 149 | 135 | 139 | 145 | 118 | 147 | 141 | 171 | 170 | 180 | 163 | 154 | 183 | 205 | |
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 |
High Tide | 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 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
6:47 | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 28 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | N 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | ENE 10 |
15 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 107 | 136 | 125 | 121 | 106 | 66 | 61 | 36 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | W 11 | SW 18 | SW 16 | N 8 | NW 9 | E 16 | E 14 | N 7 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 |
11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 44 | 65 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 24 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | SW 15 | W 10 | N 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | W 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | W 11 |
7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 |
257 | 294 | 295 | 196 | 163 | 149 | 135 | 139 | 145 | 118 | 147 | 141 | 171 | 170 | 180 | 163 | 154 | 183 | 205 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 8 | 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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