Waihee Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.94° N 156.50° W

Waihee Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 04 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Waihee sea temperature is
26.6°C
0.2° 

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


Waihee surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, ENE swell with 1,754 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 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 1.9m 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 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 14s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 8th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 8th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 11s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 7th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at the next 16 days for Waihee. Straight up, we’ve got a long wait ahead. The first bit of good news doesn’t show up until Tuesday morning, the 8th of September. Before that, it’s a write-off – strong trade winds and cross-onshore slop, with swell around 6 to 7 feet, but it’s all messy and choppy. Hold your horses.

The only real standout in this whole outlook is Tuesday morning, the 8th of September. The trades back off to a light breeze from the southeast, giving us a clean, cross-off wind. The swell is still a solid 6 feet, coming from the east-northeast with a period of 11 seconds – that’s a nice groundswell. The combined energy is moderate (811). At Waihee, a reef and point break, that longer period should wrap in nicely. It’s a fairly consistent spot, but it can get crowded sometimes, so get out there early. The water temp is about average for this time of year.

After that Tuesday morning window, the trades blow back up and the surf goes to crap again. From Tuesday afternoon all the way through to the end of the 16 days, it’s a relentless onslaught of cross-onshore winds, mostly from the east-northeast, and deteriorating swell. The wave heights bounce around between 3 and 6 feet, but the period drops to 7 or 8 seconds – short-period, weak windswell. The combined energy is weak, mostly in the 200–400 range. It’s going to be choppy, lumpy, and generally not worth paddling out for. There’s a brief window on the 13th of September with an onshore wind from the northeast, but it’s still poor conditions.

So, you’ve got a four-day block of unusable surf at the start, one clean morning on the 8th, and then a solid 12-day gap of rubbish. It’s a tough run. If you’re a kiter, the strong trades and choppy surf might be your thing, but for a paddle surfer, this is a slow period.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
ENE
14
2
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13
2
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14
2
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13
1.9
ENE
13
2.1
ENE
12
2.4
ENE
12
2.2
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13
2.1
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12
1.9
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11
1.7
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11
1.5
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10
1.3
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9
1.2
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8
1.3
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8
1.5
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7
1.4
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7
1.5
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7
1.5
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1288
1319
1379
1279
1174
1200
1590
1485
1252
934
673
457
233
172
176
249
208
242
237
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
20
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20
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15
E
20
ENE
25
E
20
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30
ENE
25
E
5
S
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SE
15
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E
20
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Wind State
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
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High Tide
11:33AM0.74m
12:17PM0.80m
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
Low Tide
2:20AM0.09m
4:07AM0.07m
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
rain showers
clear
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6:09
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6:11
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:38
6:37
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Temp °C
26
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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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