
Surf Forecasts:
Waihee surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, E swell with 1,640 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waihee this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Waihee in the next 16 days are 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 19s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihee over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks look pretty tough for paddle surfing around here. We’re looking at a long stretch of onshore and cross-onshore winds that are gonna mess up the wave faces. The best we can hope for is a brief window of cleaner conditions, but it’s a long way off.
Let’s start with the only spot on the menu, Waihee, a reef and point set-up. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing to write home about. For the first ten days, from Tuesday the 21st of July right through to the end of the month, it’s a grim picture. The wind is hammering from the ENE and E at 12 to 19 mph, creating a mean cross-onshore chop that’s making a mess of things. Swell heights bounce between 3 ft and 6 ft, mostly from the east and northeast, but the wind is just ruining it. The wave energy is moderate at best, but it’s all slop. The period is often short, around 7 seconds, so it’s just weak, choppy junk. It’s a write-off for a solid week.
There’s a little shift around Monday the 27th of July. The swell starts to get some serious legs, with period jumping to 14 seconds and then 16 seconds by the 28th. The height builds to 7 ft to 7 ft, and the wave energy gets really strong. The wind finally turns offshore on Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th of July, with light breezes from the NE and NNE. This is the standout window. The problem is, even with offshore wind, it’s still a "marginal" call. The swell is coming from the east and ENE, which isn’t the optimum direction for Waihee – it wants it from the NNE. This means the sets could be a bit straight and not as well-shaped as they could be. Still, a 7 ft swell (over 8 ft is expert-only, so this is still in the solid intermediate zone) with a 13-second period and clean offshore wind is a big improvement over the chop. This is the best shot, but it’s a gamble with the direction.
From Thursday the 30th of July onward, it drops back down. The wind goes cross-onshore again, the swell shrinks to 4 ft or less, and the period drops back to 8-10 seconds. The energy is weak. The last few days into early August are just a repeat of the same poor conditions from the start.
So, the takeaway: if you’re desperate, the morning of Tuesday the 28th of July is the only real chance for a decent session with clean offshore winds and a solid, long-period groundswell. But don’t expect perfection – the direction is off. For the rest of the 16-day run, it’s a pretty bleak outlook for a paddle surfer. If the wind keeps up, this setup might be more interesting for the kite crew.
Stay patient,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 12 | E 12 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | E 16 | E 16 | E 16 | E 15 |
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80 | 60 | 154 | 149 | 149 | 512 | 180 | 161 | 245 | 200 | 235 | 279 | 302 | 322 | 408 | 646 | 959 | 1060 | 1292 | |
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 | 10:04AM0.50m | 5:44PM0.49m | 11:40AM0.58m | 12:27PM0.64m | 1:01PM0.69m | 1:30PM0.73m | 11:19PM0.34m | 1:58PM0.77m | 00:18AM0.37m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 1:38AM0.12m | 2:16PM0.46m | 2:25AM0.11m | 3:23AM0.09m | 4:25AM0.06m | 5:21AM0.03m | 8:39PM0.32m | 6:07AM-0.01m | 8:45PM0.30m | ||||||||||
— | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
7:08 | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | |
mm | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | E 14 | E 12 | E 11 | SW 18 | E 12 | E 11 | NNW 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 17 | E 16 | E 15 | E 14 | NE 8 | E 16 | E 16 | E 15 |
67 | 55 | 58 | 103 | 123 | 12 | 180 | 119 | 9 | 34 | 20 | 53 | 79 | 104 | 175 | 210 | 959 | 1060 | 1292 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 23 | WSW 18 | WSW 20 | WSW 20 | SW 18 | NNW 9 | WSW 17 | ENE 9 | SW 19 | SW 18 | E 16 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | NE 8 |
11 | 23 | 39 | 10 | 10 | 21 | 30 | 38 | 37 | 50 | 8 | 30 | 8 | 15 | 51 | 646 | 45 | 25 | 147 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | E 15 | SW 17 | W 11 | SW 24 | N 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | SW 16 | NNW 9 | WSW 18 | NNW 8 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | — | SW 18 | — | — | SW 16 |
27 | 38 | 11 | 2 | 22 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 31 | 7 | 26 | 10 | — | 49 | — | — | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 12 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | E 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — |
80 | 60 | 154 | 149 | 149 | 512 | 82 | 161 | 245 | 200 | 235 | 279 | 302 | 322 | 408 | 80 | 369 | 262 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 8 |
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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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