Surf Forecasts:
Waihee surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, E swell with 393 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waihee this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Waihee in the next 16 days are 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihee over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: this 16-day window for Waihee is a tough one to call. The only break with any kind of recommendation is Waihee itself, a reef and point setup. For nearly the whole run the winds are howling from the ENE, slamming right across the swell.
Right at the start, we’ve got a bit of a run-up from Sunday the 23rd of August, but that first afternoon is a write-off – rain showers, and a gusty 19 mph cross-onshore wind. The water temp is sitting at a pretty normal 80°F, so no surprises there for the time of year. We’re looking at a solid stretch of days where the combined energy is moderate, bouncing around the low-to-mid hundreds (245, 362, 324...), but it’s all blown out. The swell is mostly a short-period, 5 ft to 6 ft ENE windswell, but with that fresh to moderate cross-onshore breeze, it’s just lumpy and choppy. Not a wave you’d paddle out for.
This pattern holds through all of next week. From Monday the 24th right through to Saturday the 30th of August, it’s the same story: clear skies or a few clouds, but that stubborn ENE wind between 12 and 16 mph keeps the conditions poor. The swell energy fluctuates but never really cleans up.
We get a slight uptick as we roll into September. On the 1st and 2nd, the swell height pushes up to 7 ft, and the combined energy jumps to strong levels (563, 592 on the 2nd). Still, the wind stays cross-onshore, so it’s still a choppy mess.
Now, here’s the one glimmer. On Sunday the 6th of September, the swell gets a bit of size, hitting 8 ft from the NE. The period stretches out to 12 seconds – that’s a proper long-period groundswell. The combined energy is a strong 1839. The wind drops to a gentle 9 mph cross-onshore breeze. The rating calls this “marginal,” but for a bigger, more powerful swell, and with the wind backing off just a touch, it’s the best we’ve got. That’s a promise, not a guarantee this far out.
Monday the 7th still has some size (7 ft) and a more favorable onshore wind from the NE, but again, it’s only a marginal call.
So, the honest truth? There are no standout days here. The whole period is plagued by cross-onshore winds that kill any chance of clean surf. The only day that even hints at being rideable is Sunday the 6th of September, with that bigger, longer-period groundswell and lighter wind. If you’re an experienced surfer and you’re desperate, that’s your window. For everyone else, this looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, given the consistent wind and messy conditions.
Signing off,
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
198 | 200 | 331 | 295 | 257 | 327 | 276 | 222 | 173 | 188 | 149 | 147 | 149 | 139 | 117 | 144 | 166 | 200 | 181 | 153 | |
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 |
High Tide | 11:42PM0.36m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:04PM0.29m | 5:58AM0.05m | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
6:49 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | N 7 | NNE 7 | E 14 | E 15 | ENE 14 | E 13 | E 12 |
47 | 26 | 31 | 29 | 15 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 32 | 38 | 63 | 126 | 110 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | NW 12 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | W 12 | W 11 | SW 15 | SW 18 | N 7 | N 9 | N 8 | NW 9 | E 13 | NW 9 | E 12 | E 11 | WNW 9 | WSW 17 |
9 | 24 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 13 | 32 | 14 | 26 | 22 | 8 | 27 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | SW 14 | W 18 | SW 14 | SW 13 | W 12 | SW 16 | SW 18 | W 11 | W 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | E 15 | NW 9 | N 7 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 17 | NW 9 |
2 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 17 | 13 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
198 | 200 | 331 | 295 | 257 | 327 | 276 | 222 | 173 | 188 | 149 | 147 | 149 | 139 | 117 | 144 | 166 | 200 | 181 | 153 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 |
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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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