Waihee Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.94° N 156.50° W

Waihee Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 12 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Waihee sea temperature is
26.8°C
0.0° 

Waihee surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Waihee surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, ENE swell with 788 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 TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 17th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihee over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – this is a pretty bleak run for Waihee. The whole 16-day window is dominated by a persistent cross-onshore wind, mostly from the ENE, which is just not what we want to see. The swell direction is also locked in from the east and northeast, which is the opposite of the optimum direction from the north-northeast that this place really needs to fire. For the first eleven days, the conditions are rated as poor, and it’s not until the very end of the period that we get a glimpse of something a little different, but it’s still compromised.

Starting off, Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th are small and messy. Waves around 2ft to 4ft, with a period around 9 to 10 seconds, but that cross-on breeze makes it choppy. The combined energy is moderate, sitting around 172 to 273, but honestly, the quality is just not there. Monday the 14th through to Wednesday the 23rd is much the same story: the swell height builds, getting up to 7ft by Thursday the 17th and even reaching 7ft again on the 22nd and 23rd, with the energy getting strong, hitting 1029 on the 23rd. But it’s all coming from the east or east-northeast, and the wind is cross-on at 12 to 18 mph, making it lumpy and choppy. That 7ft is getting into the territory where it’s only for experts, but with the wind ruining the face, it’s hardly inviting.

There is a brief glimmer on Wednesday the 23rd. The morning session rates a marginal 2 out of 10, with the swell at 7ft from the east, a 10-second period, and the wind drops a little to a gentle breeze at 9 mph. The energy is strong. But it’s still cross-on, and the afternoon brings rain showers and a score of just 1. It’s not a day to get excited about.

After that, from the 24th through to the 27th, it’s back to poor conditions. The swell stays between 4ft and 7ft, the wind is persistent cross-on at 12 to 16 mph, and the energy is very strong, hitting 1195 on the 24th afternoon. Even with a 12-second period from the north-northwest on the 26th, which is a better direction for the break, the wind kills it.

So, the honest truth is there are no standout days in this window. The best on offer is that Wednesday the 23rd morning, and even that is a struggle. For a spot that is fairly consistent, this is a poor run, but with the wind locked in from the wrong direction, it’s just not happening. For kite surfers, the combination of decent swell, poor surf quality, and strong cross-onshore wind might look interesting, but for paddling, it’s a skip.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
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10
1.3
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9
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NNE
9
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NNE
9
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NNE
9
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NNE
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10
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9
1.7
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9
1.6
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8
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
100
260
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99
70
149
41
45
39
56
143
206
314
788
768
528
442
367
386
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
15
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15
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15
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15
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15
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20
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15
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25
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Wind State
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High Tide
2:57PM0.71m
3:41AM0.70m
3:14PM0.64m
4:21AM0.69m
3:27PM0.58m
5:04AM0.66m
3:32PM0.52m
5:57AM0.62m
3:16PM0.48m
7:25AM0.57m
10:10AM0.58m
Low Tide
8:58AM0.13m
9:16PM0.05m
9:35AM0.21m
9:36PM0.04m
10:13AM0.29m
9:58PM0.04m
10:54AM0.36m
10:19PM0.06m
11:48AM0.43m
10:43PM0.10m
11:13PM0.14m
00:18AM0.19m
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6:30
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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