Waihee Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it for Waihee. Honestly, it’s a rough patch for the next two weeks. This reef and point spot loves a good NNE swell, but the wind is just not cooperating. The water temp is sitting around 80°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so that’s not a worry.

We start on Wednesday, September 9th, and it’s a total dud. The morning has a 5ft swell from the ENE, but with a cross-onshore breeze at 9 mph, it’s choppy and messy. The energy is weak at 581, and the short 8-second period doesn’t help. The afternoon gets worse—rain showers and a stronger 16 mph cross-shore wind make it a total mess. The score is a zero, and you’re better off doing something else.

Thursday and Friday are more of the same. Thursday morning has a 5ft ENE swell, but the cross-onshore wind at 12 mph keeps it choppy. The period drops to 7 seconds, so it’s all junky. Friday sees a bit of a longer period at 11 seconds, which is a groundswell, but the swell is only 3ft to 4ft, and the cross-onshore wind at 9 mph still ruins it. The energy is moderate (304 to 364), but it’s not worth it.

The weekend from Saturday, September 12th, through Monday, September 14th, is small and weak. Swells drop to 2ft to 4ft, with periods around 8 to 10 seconds. The wind stays cross-onshore at 9 to 12 mph. The energy is low (133 to 172). There’s nothing to get excited about here.

Tuesday, September 15th, is a little better—the wind drops to a light breeze at 6 mph in the morning, with a 3ft NE swell. But the period is a short 8 seconds, and the energy is weak at 119. It’s still a no-go.

From Wednesday, September 16th, through the end of the forecast, the swell picks up, but the wind is a killer. We’re looking at 6ft to 7ft swells from the ENE and E, with periods varying from 7 seconds up to 14 seconds on the 21st. The energy gets strong, hitting 1507 on the 21st and 1389 on the 22nd. But the wind is cross-onshore at 12 to 19 mph, making it choppy and lumpy. The setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. For the experienced crew, the late swell on the 21st and 22nd has a solid 7ft from the east with a long 12 to 14-second period, but those cross-onshore winds will make it a battle. The 23rd and 24th see a marginal forecast, with the 23rd afternoon getting a score of 1 out of 10, but the wind is still cross-onshore.

The one standout? It’s hard to pick, but if you’re crazy keen, the 21st and 22nd have the biggest swell energy and longest period, but it’s not for the faint-hearted. The wind is against it, so don’t expect perfection. Honestly, the whole 16-day window is a struggle. The break is fairly consistent, but the conditions are just not on our side. It tends not to stay this poor for long, so keep an eye on the forecasts.

Rusty.

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