Surf Forecasts:
Waihee surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, ENE swell with 384 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 5PM. 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 12s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihee over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about the next couple of weeks. It’s a rough one, mate.
The spot is Waihee – a reef and point setup that can handle a bit of swell, but the wind is gonna be a real problem. The whole 16-day stretch is looking at a persistent cross-onshore breeze from the ENE, which is going to keep things choppy and messy.
We start on Wednesday, 5th August, with some clouds and a cross-on wind at 9 mph. The swell is a weak 4 ft from the ENE with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy is only moderate at 201. The water temp is sitting at 80°, which is about average for this time of year. But the surf is just poor – choppy and bumpy.
As we move into Thursday and Friday, the wind picks up to 12-15 mph, still cross-onshore, and the swell stays around 3 ft to 4 ft but with a short period dropping to 5 seconds on Friday afternoon. That’s just windswell mush, and the energy dips to a weak 101. It’s a write-off.
The weekend of 8th-9th August brings a bit more size – 5 ft to 6 ft – but the wind is even stronger, hitting 18 mph on Sunday morning. The energy bumps up to 357 and 394, which is strong, but with that fresh cross-onshore breeze, it’s going to be lumpy and unruly.
From 10th August onwards, the swell hangs around 5 ft to 7 ft, and the energy climbs into the 500s and 600s by the 15th and 16th. That’s a lot of water moving, but the wind never lets up. It’s a constant 12-15 mph cross-onshore. For a reef and point break like Waihee, which works best with an offshore from the NNE, this ENE cross-on is just ruining it. The waves will be chopped up, and the paddle out will be a battle.
There is a real standout in size on the 16th and 17th of August, with swell hitting 7 ft and energy up to 734. That’s a lot of power, but with the period only 8 seconds and that wind, it’s going to be a washing machine. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
So, to sum it up: there is no good surf on offer in this 16-day window. The swell is there, but the wind is a constant enemy. Waihee is fairly consistent, so it tends not to stay this bad forever. Forecasts can change. For now, save your energy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 4 | ENE 7 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 193 | 194 | 100 | 172 | 131 | 28 | 102 | 73 | 104 | 143 | 225 | 255 | 356 | 384 | 310 | 244 | 234 | 252 | 222 | 245 | 183 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:17AM0.53m | 4:59PM0.52m | 10:35AM0.60m | 11:51AM0.70m | 12:37PM0.79m | 10:03PM0.34m | 1:16PM0.86m | 11:50PM0.37m | 1:52PM0.90m | 00:51AM0.42m | 2:25PM0.92m | 1:42AM0.48m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 12:37PM0.46m | 1:32AM0.06m | 2:47AM0.04m | 4:09AM0.00m | 8:44PM0.33m | 5:19AM-0.05m | 8:26PM0.30m | 6:16AM-0.09m | 8:41PM0.26m | 7:05AM-0.11m | 9:02PM0.23m | ||||||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | N 8 | NNW 8 | ENE 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NE 11 | NE 10 | N 6 | NE 9 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | W 13 |
| kJ | 8 | 7 | 100 | 5 | 7 | 21 | 10 | 5 | 18 | 24 | 3 | 14 | 27 | 26 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 13 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 12 | NNE 8 | W 11 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | W 11 | NE 12 | NNW 7 | N 7 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | NNW 8 |
| kJ | 11 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 9 | 23 | 5 | 3 | 31 | 30 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 12 | NW 8 | W 12 | NE 11 | SW 14 | SW 20 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | SW 13 | N 6 | N 8 | N 11 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 10 | 10 | 11 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 37 | 33 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 25 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 3 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 4 | ENE 7 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 193 | 194 | 2 | 172 | 131 | 28 | 102 | 73 | 104 | 143 | 225 | 255 | 356 | 384 | 310 | 244 | 234 | 252 | 222 | 245 | 183 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 19 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 16 |
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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).
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