
Surf Forecasts:
Waihee surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period, E swell with 1,539 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waihee this week:
The surf forecast for Waihee over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waihee in the next 16 days are 2.3m 12s 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 1.1m 14s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihee over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the surf for the coming weeks. We’re looking at Waihee, a reef and point set-up that’s fairly consistent and exposed to the swell. The water temps are sitting at 80°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no wetsuit worries.
The unfortunate truth is, we’ve got a long, dry spell ahead. The first real chance of a surf that is worth paddling out for doesn’t show up until Tuesday, September 8th. Before that, it’s all fresh cross-onshore winds and messy conditions – Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th are write-offs with lumpy, poor surf and strong energy (1307 to 1344 units of combined swell energy), so don’t even bother.
The standout window comes Tuesday afternoon, September 8th. We get a brief moment of glory: glassy conditions with the wind dropping to almost nothing (3 mph from the ESE). The swell is 5 ft from the ENE with a period of 10 seconds, producing moderate energy (667 units). That’s a clean, fun-sized wave for intermediates. It won’t be big, but it’ll be smooth. It tends to get crowded here at Waihee sometimes, so you might have company for those afternoon waves.
Wednesday the 9th through to Tuesday the 15th of September is mostly a bust. The wind stays onshore or cross-onshore, the swell drops below 4 ft, and energy levels fall away to weak-to-moderate (93 to 482 units). The surf is poor or marginal at best. On Saturday morning, September 12th, there’s a light cross-onshore breeze with 3 ft of swell, but it’s just too weak and messy to get excited about.
The second week doesn’t offer any redemption. From Wednesday the 16th to Monday the 21st, the swell stays weak, mostly under 4 ft, with persistent cross-onshore winds and energy sitting below 320 units. There are a couple of interesting moments late in the run: on Sunday morning, September 20th, and Monday morning, September 21st, the wind goes light, but the swell is still small and short-period.
On Monday afternoon, September 21st, we get a real teaser: glassy conditions again with a 4 ft swell from the east (8-second period) and 276 units of energy. The forecast says "good surf conditions," but keep in mind this is a long way out, so don’t lock it in. It’s a maybe, at best.
The only day that truly stands out is Tuesday afternoon, September 8th – that’s your best bet for clean, glassy waves in the 5 ft range. Everything else is either blown out or too small to bother with. If you’re a beginner, the bigger stuff over 5 ft is pushing it a bit, but that Tuesday afternoon is the sweet spot for a solid intermediate session.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NNE 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1290 | 1539 | 1338 | 755 | 1012 | 759 | 475 | 255 | 211 | 173 | 203 | 192 | 203 | 134 | 191 | 210 | 302 | 209 | 205 | 90 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:18PM0.35m | 12:51PM0.84m | 00:17AM0.43m | 1:22PM0.86m | 1:02AM0.51m | 1:49PM0.85m | 1:44AM0.59m | 2:14PM0.82m | 2:23AM0.65m | 2:37PM0.77m | 3:02AM0.68m | 2:57PM0.71m | 3:41AM0.70m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:43PM0.28m | 5:19AM0.03m | 7:44PM0.24m | 6:13AM0.00m | 7:57PM0.20m | 6:59AM-0.01m | 8:15PM0.16m | 7:41AM0.02m | 8:35PM0.11m | 8:20AM0.07m | 8:55PM0.08m | 8:58AM0.13m | 9:16PM0.05m | |||||||
— | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | |
mm | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | ENE 12 | SW 14 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | ENE 7 | N 8 | ENE 11 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 |
86 | 1200 | 71 | 755 | 1012 | 759 | 475 | 255 | 168 | 158 | 144 | 101 | 93 | 134 | 33 | 210 | 30 | 62 | 74 | 90 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | E 13 | WNW 11 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | E 11 | WSW 16 | NNE 8 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | ENE 9 |
17 | 106 | 12 | 102 | 465 | 190 | 160 | 176 | 103 | 47 | 14 | 31 | 12 | 89 | 26 | 32 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 88 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 9 | N 9 | NW 14 | NNW 13 | E 14 | E 14 | W 8 | SW 14 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WSW 16 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | SW 10 | WSW 17 | SW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
— | 7 | 6 | 8 | 17 | 138 | 192 | 45 | 8 | 19 | 16 | 26 | 31 | 28 | 4 | 28 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 6 | — | — | — | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | — |
1290 | 1539 | 1338 | 130 | — | — | — | — | 211 | 173 | 203 | 192 | 203 | — | 191 | 41 | 302 | 209 | 205 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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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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