Waihee Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.94° N 156.50° W

Waihee Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 31 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Waihee sea temperature is
26.7°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 31 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, ENE swell with 2,213 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waihee this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Waihee in the next 16 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) 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 10s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 7th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, grab a coffee, 'cause I've been staring at the charts for Waihee and I gotta be straight with you – it's a weird one. The first week and a bit is a write-off. Seriously, from Monday the 31st of August right through to Monday the 7th of September, it's just no good. We've got a consistent 6ft to 8ft cross-onshore chop from the ENE, and the swell period is short and weak, mostly around 7-8 seconds. The combined energy is moderate, climbing from around 356 to 647, but it’s all just messy. Even when it jumps to a bigger, longer-period groundswell with a 13-second period and big energy (1798) on Saturday the 5th, the wind is still ruining it. It's a full-on blown-out mess. There's a solid window there for the kite crew, if you're into that sort of thing, but for a paddle surfer? It’s a skip.

Right, let's get to the good stuff, because there is a window. The standout is Tuesday the 8th of September. This is the one. Early morning on the 8th, we get a shift – the wind goes offshore from the South, a fresh 19 mph breeze, clean as a whistle. The swell is a solid 10ft from the East with a 10-second period, packing strong energy (1802). Now, that size is expert territory, no question. But when the afternoon rolls around, the wind drops to a gentle 9 mph offshore from the South, the swell settles a bit to 8ft, and the conditions get labelled as excellent for experienced surfers. The period drops a touch to 9 seconds, but the combined energy is still a meaty 1312. If you're an advanced surfer, that afternoon session is the real deal. It’s a reef and point break, so that long period groundswell will actually wrap in and line up beautifully. A few of the locals might be out, so expect some crew in the water.

After that, it’s back to the grind. From Wednesday the 9th through to Tuesday the 15th, it's a long, slow fade. The swell drops back to the 5ft to 6ft range, the cross-onshore wind returns, and the combined energy drops back to low-moderate numbers (322 to 672). There’s a tiny glimmer on Monday the 14th afternoon, with a glassy 6ft ENE swell (energy 370), but it’s so small and inconsistent that calling it a session is a stretch. Basically, don't hold your breath after that one Tuesday.

Water temp is sitting around 80°F, which is exactly average for this time of year, so a spring suit or just boardies is the call.

Alright, that's the bad news, the good news, and the ugly news. Focus on Tuesday the 8th, be an expert, and you'll have a day to remember.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Energy kJ
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526
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High Tide
3:49PM0.64m
5:09AM0.63m
4:00PM0.58m
6:16AM0.62m
3:55PM0.52m
8:03AM0.61m
10:22AM0.66m
11:33AM0.74m
12:17PM0.80m
11:18PM0.35m
Low Tide
9:59AM0.23m
10:28PM0.05m
10:40AM0.33m
10:59PM0.04m
11:36AM0.43m
11:38PM0.05m
00:37AM0.07m
2:20AM0.09m
4:07AM0.07m
7:43PM0.28m
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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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