Surf Forecasts:
Waihee surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, ENE swell with 372 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waihee this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Waihee in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 15s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihee over the next 16 days.
G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve gotta be straight with you – the outlook for Waihee over the next 16 days is a proper struggle. We’re looking at a long, dry patch of average to poor conditions, with the first real glimmer of something better not showing up until way down the track.
Right now, and for the bulk of the next two weeks, we’ve got a persistent ENE breeze blowing cross-on, chopping everything up. Swell sizes hang around 3ft to 5ft, but the period is short – mostly 6 to 8 seconds – so it’s weak, disorganised stuff. The combined energy is low, sitting between 125 and 339 (weak to moderate), and every session is tagged “poor surf conditions.” Honestly, it’s a bit of a grind. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real standout – and I mean the only one worth getting excited about – shows up on Saturday the 25th of July. That afternoon, we see the swell bump up to 6ft from the NE, with a period of 8 seconds. The energy jumps to 548 (moderate), and the wave comment lifts to “marginal.” It’s still cross-on with a gentle breeze, so it’ll be a bit lumpy, but for this stretch, that’s the best you’re gonna get. It’s a reef and point set-up, so it can handle a bit of chop better than a beach break. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so expect a few locals out. This one’s for intermediate surfers – 6ft is getting a bit much for beginners.
Then, from Sunday the 26th into the following week, the period jumps to 14-15 seconds, with swell holding around 3ft to 5ft from the E. The energy cranks up into the 600s and 700s (strong), but it’s still cross-on and choppy, so the quality is poor. That long period groundswell would be amazing at a point or reef, but the wind just ruins it. It’s a real shame – the ingredients are there, but the wind is a bastard.
So, to sum it up: the first two weeks are a write-off. The only real window is Saturday the 25th of July afternoon, and even that’s marginal. If you’ve got a kite, the consistent cross-on wind and moderate swell might be more your thing. For a paddle surfer, this is a waiting game. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a lean run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sun 19 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | NNE 8 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 345 | 285 | 277 | 120 | 200 | 200 | 156 | 147 | 99 | 66 | 82 | 156 | 135 | 104 | 113 | 137 | 223 | 277 | 277 | 280 | 217 |
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 | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:31AM0.37m | 2:48PM0.93m | 1:30AM0.39m | 3:26PM0.94m | 2:24AM0.41m | 4:02PM0.91m | 3:17AM0.43m | 4:36PM0.86m | 4:10AM0.44m | 5:06PM0.79m | 5:09AM0.44m | 5:32PM0.71m | 6:19AM0.44m | 5:51PM0.62m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:08PM0.29m | 7:08AM-0.18m | 9:39PM0.26m | 7:55AM-0.18m | 10:12PM0.24m | 8:40AM-0.15m | 10:46PM0.22m | 9:23AM-0.08m | 11:19PM0.20m | 10:04AM0.02m | 11:52PM0.18m | 10:44AM0.13m | 00:26AM0.16m | 11:26AM0.26m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — |
 | 7:09 | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:08 |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | NNE 7 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | NE 7 | W 15 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 8 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 40 | 39 | 35 | 70 | 51 | 53 | 156 | 112 | 60 | 66 | 43 | 29 | 32 | 26 | 17 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 33 | 19 | 22 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 12 | W 16 | W 14 | SW 14 | W 14 | WNW 15 | WSW 18 | W 15 | W 15 | W 14 | W 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | W 12 | W 12 |
| kJ | 11 | 11 | 19 | 15 | 8 | 33 | 73 | 30 | 109 | 109 | 106 | 103 | 67 | 66 | 64 | 60 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 11 | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 20 | NW 20 | WSW 14 | WSW 19 | SW 14 | WSW 17 | SW 13 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 17 | WSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | W 20 | W 20 |
| kJ | 3 | 8 | 15 | 21 | 37 | 8 | 29 | 7 | 31 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | NE 7 | ENE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 345 | 285 | 277 | 120 | 200 | 200 | — | 147 | 99 | 64 | 82 | 156 | 135 | 104 | 113 | 137 | 223 | 277 | 277 | 280 | 217 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 23 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
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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).
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