Waihee Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a hard look at what’s on offer for the Waihee area over the next 16 days. I gotta be straight with you – this stretch is a tough one to write about.

We’re looking at a long, dry spell to kick things off. From Monday the 3rd of August all the way through to the morning of Monday the 17th of August, there’s nothing worth paddling out for. The wind is locked in from the ENE, blowing cross-on at 9 to 19 mph nearly every day, which is keeping the surface chopped up and bumpy. The swell is coming from the same direction – ENE – which is the exact opposite of what this spot needs to work well. It’s like trying to fit a square peg in a round hole. The wave energy is weak to moderate through the first week, with swell heights from 3 ft to 6 ft, and the period is short, mostly 7 to 8 seconds, meaning weak, crumbly lines with no push.

The whole 16-day window is a bust. The only glimmer, and I mean a tiny glimmer, comes on the afternoon of Tuesday the 18th of August. The wind finally swings around to the ESE, easing to a light 6 mph cross-shore breeze, and the swell period ticks up to 9 seconds. The wave height is 7 ft from the ENE, and while the lighter wind could make it marginally rideable, the forecast still says “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions,” so it’s not a stand-out by any stretch. It’s a desperate last resort.

For a spot like Waihee (Hawaii), a reef and point break that’s fairly consistent, this is a very unusual run of poor conditions. The water temp is sitting at 80°F, which is about normal for this time of year. It’s a shame, because the potential is there. But for now, the ENE trade winds and the wrong swell direction have got this place locked down. If you’re a kite surfer, this constant cross-on trade wind setup might look interesting, but for a paddle surfer, there’s nothing to chase.

Rusty, signing off.

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