Waihee Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.94° N 156.50° W

Waihee Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 25 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Waihee sea temperature is
26.6° C
0.4° 

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


Waihee surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, ENE swell with 2,577 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period with NE 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 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 10s 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 18s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 29th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 29th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 28th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Waihee (reef and point break) for the next 16 days, and let me tell you, it’s a tough stretch. This spot is fairly consistent normally, but the wind is just trash for most of the run. The water temp is sitting at 80°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick suit.

The first real chance to even think about paddling out doesn’t come until Wednesday the 29th of July. You’ll have to sit through a whole lot of nothing before that. From Saturday the 25th right through to Tuesday the 28th, it’s all cross-onshore breeze, choppy junk, and a mix of weak to moderate energy (499 to 2715) but with terrible conditions. The swell on Tuesday afternoon gets up to 8 ft from the E with a 13-second period, which is solid, but the wind is onshore and it’s only rated as marginal. That’s a kite-surfing setup if I’ve ever seen one—big, messy, and not worth a paddle.

Now, the standout. Wednesday morning the 29th of July is the only window that’s got me excited. It’s glassy—absolutely dead calm with ESE wind at just 3 mph. The swell is 8 ft from the NE with a 10-second period, which is a moderate groundswell, and the combined energy is strong at 1137. That’s excellent surf for experienced surfers only—8 ft is pushing into expert territory, especially at a reef and point break where a long-period swell like this can unload. The wind is glass, so it’ll be clean as a whistle. This is your one shot. Expect crowds here sometimes, so you won’t be alone, but it’s the best on offer by a mile.

After that, it’s back to the grind. Wednesday afternoon the 29th turns cross-shore and drops off. From Thursday the 30th all the way through to Sunday the 9th of August, it’s a relentless run of cross-onshore winds, choppy conditions, and poor surf. The swell hangs around 4 ft to 7 ft from the ENE with short periods (7 to 8 seconds), so weak windswell energy (184 to 879). There’s a brief spike on the 1st of August with 7 ft but the wind is fresh and lumpy—no go. The 3rd of August has a 3 ft, 14-second groundswell, but again, cross-onshore ruins it. Honestly, after the 29th, you’re waiting for a miracle that ain’t coming.

Wrap it up: Wednesday morning the 29th of July at Waihee is the only true standout. Glassy, solid, and clean for the experts. The rest of the 16 days? Poor conditions, persistent onshore wind, and not worth a paddle. Keep an eye on the forecasts, though—this spot can turn around.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the E by Thu afternoon).

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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
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8
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1.7
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8
1.2
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15
1.3
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14
1.4
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14
2.2
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2.2
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12
2.4
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1.4
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
425
378
339
610
687
721
1585
1247
1684
2359
2191
1137
315
526
279
265
292
345
364
438
Wind (km/h)
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
15
ENE
20
NE
25
NE
15
ENE
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NE
20
NNE
10
WNW
5
ESE
15
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25
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25
ENE
30
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20
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25
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25
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Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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High Tide
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
4:04PM0.80m
3:39AM0.48m
Low Tide
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
8:59AM-0.02m
10:34PM0.19m
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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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