Waihee Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's cut to the chase. The next couple weeks around Waihee (Big Island) are going to test your commitment. For days on end, it's just poor surf — cross-onshore winds ruining a bunch of small, weak swell. From Friday the 11th straight through the 22nd, it's a whole lot of nothing worth getting wet for. The waves are mostly under 5ft, with periods dropping below 8 seconds at times — that's just weak, short-period chop. The energy readings are mostly in the low to moderate range (126 to 588), and none of it is doing us any favors. The wind is a constant issue, blowing from the ENE at 9 to 15 mph, keeping the surface lumpy and uninviting. If you're desperate, you could go sit out there on the 22nd, but it's marginal at best — size is up around 6ft to 6ft, but that onshore breeze is still making it messy. Honestly, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing during this stretch.

Now, here's where it gets interesting. The 23rd starts to show a pulse of energy, with the combined energy jumping up to 819 and 856 — that's moderate, but pushing strong. The swell is building, 7ft to 7ft, but the period is still only 9-10 seconds, and we still have that cross/onshore wind. It's better than what we've had, but still not clean. The real window opens up on the 24th. Thursday morning and afternoon are looking like the standout. The wind drops right out — glassy conditions, just a slight air. Swell is a solid 6ft with a 9-second period from the ENE, and the combined energy is strong at 651 and 584. This is the one to circle. It’s still a bit much for beginners at 6ft, but for intermediates and up, this is going to be proper. Waihee is a reef and point set-up, and with that ENE direction, it should be handling it well. It’s consistent, and the glassy surface is going to make it feel twice as good.

Friday the 25th morning still has some hope — glassy again, with the swell easing to 5ft. But the afternoon brings a risk of thunderstorms and a shift in wind, so don't plan your whole day around it. After that, it fades out again with smaller swells and more wind. Looking further out, that bigger pulse around the 17th is just too wind-affected to be worth the drive. The water temp is about average for this time of year, by the way, so no surprises there. So, if you're keen, you wait for the 24th. That's the day. Everything before and after is mostly just looking at the ocean and wishing.

Rusty

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