
Surf Forecasts:
Waihee surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, ENE swell with 1,063 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Waihee in the next 16 days are 2.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 15s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihee over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at the next few weeks for our local waters.
We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag coming our way, with a couple of standout sessions but plenty of time where the conditions just won’t be cooperating. The first half of the period is mostly a write-off, but there’s light at the end of the tunnel.
Right out of the gate, we’ve got something worth setting the alarm for. Tuesday the 8th of September is looking really special at Waihee. It’s a reef and point setup, and it’s fairly consistent. Tuesday morning we’re looking at a clean 6ft swell rolling in from the ENE with a nice 11-second period. The wind is a moderate offshore breeze out of the SSW, which is going to keep those faces pristine. The combined wave energy is sitting at 834 (moderate energy), and the water temp is about average for this time of year. This is the standout of the whole run, a proper session before the onshores kick in. Tuesday afternoon holds up, too, with 5ft and lighter cross-offshore winds.
But then things get messy. From Wednesday the 9th of September all the way through to the 16th, the wind goes onshore and the quality drops right off. It’s a long stretch of cross-onshore winds and choppy, poor conditions. Swell sizes hover between 2ft and 5ft, but the wind ruins it. Not worth paddling out unless you’re really desperate.
Now, look ahead to Thursday the 17th of September. That’s another day that could be a hidden gem. The morning is calling for glassy conditions with a light air and an ESE breeze. We’ll see 6ft of swell from the east, with an 8-second period. The energy jumps back up to 794 (moderate energy). It could be a bit disorganised, but with that glass, early birds might score some clean ones. The afternoon gets a little bumpy.
After that, it’s back to a week of onshore slop from the 18th to the 23rd of September. Winds stay cross-on, and the waves are small and weak, mostly under 4ft with poor quality.
Overall, Tuesday the 8th of September morning is your best bet for clean, fun waves. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. Thursday the 17th morning is worth a look for the glassy conditions, but it’s less certain. Be patient, because there’s a lot of choppy days to sit through in between.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | ||||||||||||||
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 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | NE 9 | E 13 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1063 | 686 | 523 | 253 | 168 | 227 | 167 | 167 | 168 | 124 | 291 | 404 | 140 | 160 | 189 | 92 | 90 | 201 | 105 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | 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 | 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 | 3:14PM0.64m | 4:21AM0.69m | ||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:35AM0.21m | 9:36PM0.04m | |||||||
— | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
6:36 | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | |
mm | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | NE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | NNE 8 | WSW 17 | ENE 10 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 8 |
1063 | 686 | 523 | 253 | 143 | 155 | 144 | 103 | 93 | 89 | 37 | 27 | 140 | 59 | 74 | 92 | 90 | 6 | 105 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 15 | WSW 11 | W 10 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WNW 9 | NNE 7 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | WNW 13 | ESE 9 |
1396 | 387 | 179 | 176 | 168 | 158 | 21 | 20 | 14 | 28 | 26 | 8 | 30 | 25 | 25 | 46 | 26 | 17 | 26 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 13 | E 14 | E 14 | W 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 9 | SW 9 | WSW 17 | NW 9 | NW 16 | NW 15 | ESE 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
17 | 148 | 150 | 41 | 35 | 31 | 35 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 28 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | — | — | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 11 | ENE 11 | E 4 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 5 | E 5 | NE 8 | E 8 |
— | 36 | 39 | — | — | 227 | 167 | 167 | 168 | 124 | 291 | 404 | 11 | 160 | 189 | 28 | 21 | 201 | 34 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 20 | 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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