Waihee Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.94° N 156.50° W

Waihee Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Waihee sea temperature is
26.8°C
0.1° 

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


Waihee surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, NE swell with 410 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Waihee this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Waihee in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 17s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 1st Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for Waihee over the next couple of weeks. Straight up, the news isn't great for a while, so strap in.

We’re looking at a long, dry spell of poor surf to start. From Thursday the 27th of August all the way through to Monday the 7th of September, it’s pretty much a write-off. The wind is hammering in from the ENE, cross-on all the time, messing up any chance of a clean wave. The swell hangs around the 4ft to 6ft mark, but it’s short-period junk from the ENE, mostly around 6 to 8 seconds, and the combined energy is weak to moderate at best. This is the kind of setup that’s better for a kite than a paddle, honestly. The water temp is sitting at a warm 80°F which is pretty average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Now, things start to look a little more interesting from Tuesday the 8th of September. We see the swell bumping up a notch, hitting 6ft on Tuesday morning with a bit more energy in the water, and the wind stays cross-on but drops to a gentle breeze. The comment shifts from “poor” to “marginal surf forecast.” It’s still not pretty, but there’s a glimmer.

The real standout window, and the only one worth getting excited about, looks to be Wednesday the 9th of September through to Thursday the 10th. On Wednesday afternoon, the swell jumps to 7ft from the ENE, with a long period of 12 seconds, and a massive combined energy. The wind actually swings to straight onshore, which is still messy, but there’s good energy there. Then Thursday morning is the pick of the bunch. We’ve got a solid 8ft of ENE swell, again with 10 to 12-second periods, and the combined energy is pumping. The wind is a light breeze from the ENE, so it’s still cross-on but much lighter, which should clean things up a bit. This is getting into the meaty range, so it’s more for the experienced crew. Beginners, give this one a miss – over 8ft on Thursday afternoon is expert-only territory.

The optimum swell direction for Waihee is NNE, and we’re getting ENE, so it’s not lining up perfectly, but there’s enough juice there to make it interesting. It’s a reef and point set-up, which is good for holding that long-period swell, keeping things from walling up too straight. It’s a fairly consistent spot, and the crowds are only sometimes an issue, so you might have a bit of space.

To be honest, week two is more of the same cross-on junk, with only that one brief push in the middle to get the blood pumping. The forecast confidence for that stand-out window is pretty solid being just over a week away, but after that, it's looking uncertain.

So, my call: if you've got some time off, mark Wednesday afternoon and Thursday the 10th of September. It’s not perfect, but it’s the best we’ve got.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
29
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Height (m)
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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137
114
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339
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410
374
274
374
344
330
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
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E
20
ENE
25
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E
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High Tide
2:37PM0.81m
2:14AM0.56m
2:57PM0.80m
2:52AM0.60m
3:16PM0.76m
3:32AM0.62m
3:34PM0.71m
4:17AM0.64m
3:49PM0.64m
5:09AM0.63m
4:00PM0.58m
6:16AM0.62m
3:55PM0.52m
Low Tide
8:55PM0.17m
8:15AM0.02m
9:15PM0.13m
8:48AM0.07m
9:38PM0.10m
9:22AM0.14m
10:01PM0.07m
9:59AM0.23m
10:28PM0.05m
10:40AM0.33m
10:59PM0.04m
11:36AM0.43m
11:38PM0.05m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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