Waihee Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.94° N 156.50° W

Waihee Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Waihee sea temperature is
26.2° C
0.4° 

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


Waihee surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, ENE swell with 423 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waihee this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Waihee in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) 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 0.5m 15s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 13th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 8s

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


Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about Waihee.

Honestly, the next two weeks are a bit of a heartbreaker. We’ve got a solid 12 days of the same old story: onshore wind and washed-out surf. There's a couple of moments where the swell gets big, but it's not for the faint of heart.

From Wednesday the 8th through the morning of the 20th, it’s a battle. The wind is a steady 16-19 mph from the ENE, putting a horrible cross-on chop on everything. The swell sits around 5 to 6 feet, coming from the ENE with a short, unexciting period of 7-8 seconds. The wave energy is moderate, but it’s all wasted. Every report says "poor surf conditions" and it’s true. For a reef and point, this wind direction is a nightmare. It’s going to be choppy and messy.

Then the 18th of July rolls around and the swell pumps up to 8 feet, still from the ENE, with a period of 9 seconds. The wave energy jumps to strong levels. But the wind is still howling at 16-19 mph. This is a kite surfer's dream, not a paddle surfer's. It’s expert-only territory with a brutal wind on top.

The one window that has me interested is the 21st and 22nd of July. The swell drops to 2-3 feet, but the period goes through the roof to 17-18 seconds from the east. That’s a very long period groundswell. The wave energy is still moderate, but it brings a ton of punch. The wind is still a cross-on 13 mph, which is a pain, but for a point break like Waihee, that long period energy will create clean, well-shaped lines. The water is a warm 79°F, which is normal for the season. The crowds are "sometimes," so you might find some space. It’s the only real chance for a good surf in the whole outlook.

The bottom line? The first 12 days are a mess. The second week has a promising, but wind-affected, window on the 21st and 22nd. It’s a long way off, but it’s the only light in the tunnel.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
7:00PM0.48m
11:52AM0.64m
12:42PM0.75m
9:34PM0.37m
1:26PM0.84m
11:19PM0.36m
2:08PM0.90m
00:31AM0.37m
2:48PM0.93m
1:30AM0.39m
3:26PM0.94m
2:24AM0.41m
Low Tide
3:32PM0.46m
3:32AM0.01m
4:29AM-0.05m
8:19PM0.37m
5:24AM-0.11m
8:39PM0.33m
6:18AM-0.15m
9:08PM0.29m
7:08AM-0.18m
9:39PM0.26m
7:55AM-0.18m
10:12PM0.24m
8:40AM-0.15m
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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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