Waihee Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.94° N 156.50° W

Waihee Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Waihee sea temperature is
26.3° C
0.2° 

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


Waihee surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, ENE swell with 590 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waihee this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Waihee in the next 16 days are 1.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8PM. 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 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 22nd Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for this stretch. We’ve only got one spot on the cards for the next 16 days, and it’s a bit of a mixed bag.

The whole period is dominated by a persistent cross-onshore wind from the ENE, which is really going to mess with the surface texture. The swell is on the small side for most of it, and the wind is just never quite right. There’s a long gap of poor conditions right from the start, and it doesn’t really let up for a solid week. The first week is a write-off, to be honest—mostly poor surf conditions with moderate chop, and the scores reflect that. Don’t get your hopes up.

Things finally start to look a little more interesting around the 26th of July. That’s when we see a serious jump in the combined wave energy, hitting 1313 (moderate to strong energy) on the 26th morning, and even bigger numbers into the 27th. The swell is coming from the east, with a very long period of 16 to 17 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, but that long period means it might be a bit too straight for the beach breaks—it’ll be better on the points and reefs. The wind is still cross-on, but it’s lighter at times, with a gentle breeze on the 27th morning, so it won’t be as chopped up.

The standout window is the 26th (Sunday) and 27th (Monday). The swell is around 4 ft to 5 ft from the east, with that long period. The energy is significant (four-digit values), so it’s got some push. The wind is still cross-on, but the lighter breeze on the 27th morning will make it the cleaner option. It’s not perfect, but it’s the best we’ve got. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, by the way.

For the break itself, Waihee is a reef and point setup, fairly consistent, and it’s exposed to the NNE swell. The optimum swell direction is NNE, so this east swell is a bit angled, but it’ll still wrap in. This spot can get crowded sometimes, so expect a few heads out. It’s an intermediate-level wave, so not for beginners. The swell stays under 5 ft, so it’s manageable for most.

So, the call is simple: sit tight through the first week of poor wind and small chop. The real action, if you can call it that, is on the 26th and 27th of July. It’s a promising long-range signal, but with the wind still being a factor, it’s not a guaranteed epic. It’s the only thing on the menu, so make the most of it.

– Rusty

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
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0
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0
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0
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
E
6
1.6
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.3
E
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.1
E
8
1
E
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
7
1.1
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7
1.1
ENE
7
0.6
E
12
1.3
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
11
1.3
ENE
12
0.7
E
12
1.5
ENE
6
1.4
ENE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
178
308
341
224
238
157
124
199
188
120
108
120
102
141
407
511
139
183
158
Wind (km/h)
25
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
ENE
20
NE
15
ENE
15
ENE
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20
E
25
ENE
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20
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
E
Wind State
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
5:09AM0.44m
5:32PM0.71m
6:19AM0.44m
5:51PM0.62m
7:53AM0.45m
6:01PM0.55m
10:04AM0.50m
5:44PM0.49m
11:40AM0.58m
12:27PM0.64m
Low Tide
11:52PM0.18m
10:44AM0.13m
00:26AM0.16m
11:26AM0.26m
1:00AM0.14m
12:18PM0.37m
1:38AM0.12m
2:16PM0.46m
2:25AM0.11m
3:23AM0.09m
4:25AM0.06m
clear
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rain showers
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rain showers
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5:54
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7:09
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 mm
1
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Temp °C
26
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Feels °C
26
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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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