
Surf Forecasts:
Waihee surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, ENE swell with 752 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waihee this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Waihee in the next 16 days are 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 18s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihee over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Waihee over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you – it’s a rough run. We’re staring down a long, ugly stretch of onshore wind and choppy, poor-quality surf. If you’re looking for a glassy, clean wave, you’ll be waiting a while. The forecast kicks off with nothing to write home about, and it stays that way for a solid 12 days.
From the start on Tuesday the 15th, right through to late September, it’s just a constant battering of cross-on wind from the east-northeast. That ENE breeze is blowing at 12 to 19 mph, turning what could be a fun reef and point setup into a lumpy, choppy mess. The swell is there, but it doesn't matter when the wind is ruining the surface. That first week and a bit is all "poor surf conditions" – not a single rideable window in sight.
The waves do push up a bit mid-period. On Thursday the 17th, we see the combined swell energy jump into that moderate range, and we get a solid 7 ft of swell from the ENE, but again, it's crossed up by a stiff 15-19 mph breeze. That's a lot of water moving, but it’s just a washing machine. The energy gets strong by Tuesday the 22nd, with 8 ft of swell – that’s expert territory for size, and the 10-second period means it’s got some punch, but the onshore wind still has it blown out. Honestly, for paddle surfing, it’s a non-starter. If you kite, though, that strong wind and solid swell might look pretty fun.
We finally get a tiny shift near the very end. On Wednesday the 30th of September, the wind drops to a light 6 mph from the NNW. The surf is still small, only 4 ft from the ENE, but with a short 7-second period the energy is weak. The score finally lifts, described as "marginal." It’s not good, but it’s the only sniff of something that isn’t total trash. If you’re desperate, that might be your only chance, but don’t expect much.
Best bet? There isn’t a standout. If I had to point you somewhere, wait for that Wednesday the 30th. The lighter wind might just clean up that small, weak swell enough for a session, but keep your expectations on the floor. This is a blank run, plain and simple.
Stay patient. The ocean owes us one.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 11 | NNE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
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86 | 73 | 39 | 56 | 245 | 338 | 394 | 752 | 579 | 471 | 428 | 374 | 349 | 358 | 358 | 359 | 350 | 350 | 361 | |
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 | 5:04AM0.66m | 3:32PM0.52m | 5:57AM0.62m | 3:16PM0.48m | 7:25AM0.57m | 10:10AM0.58m | 11:23AM0.62m | 11:58AM0.67m | 11:04PM0.32m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 9:58PM0.04m | 10:54AM0.36m | 10:19PM0.06m | 11:48AM0.43m | 10:43PM0.10m | 11:13PM0.14m | 00:18AM0.19m | 3:22AM0.20m | 7:29PM0.28m | 4:47AM0.16m | |||||||||
— | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
6:30 | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | E 12 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SW 18 | SW 18 | NNE 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
86 | 45 | 35 | 50 | 80 | 79 | 36 | 66 | 66 | 77 | 78 | 76 | 69 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 23 | 35 | 9 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | WSW 20 | E 11 | E 11 | N 9 | NNE 9 | SW 17 | W 10 | SW 20 | W 10 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | NNW 10 |
30 | 75 | 39 | 56 | 7 | 8 | 77 | 2 | 15 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 10 | NE 8 | WSW 19 | WSW 19 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | N 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | W 12 |
10 | 10 | 74 | 73 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 8 | ENE 4 | E 6 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
— | 73 | 33 | 29 | 245 | 338 | 394 | 752 | 579 | 471 | 428 | 374 | 349 | 358 | 358 | 359 | 350 | 350 | 361 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 8 | 19 | 8 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 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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