
Surf Forecasts:
Waihee surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, ENE swell with 1,533 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 12s 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 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) 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 1.6m 15s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Waihee over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, let's talk Waihee.
Honestly, for the next week and a half, it’s a pretty bleak picture here. We’ve got swell, no doubt about it, but the wind is just killing any chance of a decent session. That east-northeast breeze is going to be blowing sideshore and chopping everything up. You’re looking at a lot of poor surf conditions, day after day. The wave energy is up there, moderate to strong – we’re seeing readings like 715 and even 2610 on the 7th – but it doesn’t mean a thing when the surface is a mess. The swell direction is mostly out of the east, which is fine for Waihee, but with the wind, it’s just not happening.
This is a reef and point break, so it needs clean conditions to really shine. We’re not getting them.
Now, let’s talk about that one glimmer of hope. It’s a little ways out, but on Tuesday, September 8th, the wind is going to completely change. We’re talking a light southeasterly breeze, setting up a clean, offshore flow. The swell is still there, coming from the east-northeast at around 6ft. Combined energy is at 811, so we’re looking at moderate energy, but the quality of the surf is what’s going to make it. This is the standout. It won’t be huge, but it will be clean, and that is everything. Expect some clean lines at Waihee (Big Island).
The water temp is sitting at 80°, which is just about average for this time of year, so no real surprises there.
But don’t get too excited just yet. The wind is forecast to switch back to that choppy easterly for Wednesday and Thursday, with the swell dropping off a bit and the period shortening up. There’s also a period of short, weak swell around the 10th with a period of only 7 seconds, which isn't going to do us any favors.
Beyond that, it’s more of the same. We’re looking at a solid run of poor conditions with that sideshore wind and junky, short-period swell. There are a couple of days with periods around 8 seconds which is just not great for a point break like this. It’s going to be a grind.
So, for this 16-day window, that Tuesday morning is your one and only shot at something truly worthwhile. It’s not for the faint of heart to wait it out, but that’s the call. If you can’t make that window, it’s probably best to find something else to do. The forecast for the second week is looking less certain, but the trend is not our friend.
That's all I've got for now.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | NE 10 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
439 | 1533 | 1428 | 1162 | 1519 | 1408 | 1214 | 1194 | 1136 | 1483 | 1108 | 950 | 673 | 408 | 236 | 222 | 215 | 181 | 192 | 192 | 215 | |
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-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:22AM0.66m | 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 | ||||||||||
6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | N 8 | ENE 14 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | E 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | NE 10 | NE 9 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | ENE 13 |
439 | 5 | 1428 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 64 | 118 | 1136 | 1127 | 1108 | 950 | 673 | 408 | 197 | 222 | 215 | 148 | 144 | 104 | 215 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | NNE 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | N 10 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | W 11 | W 11 | E 14 | WNW 11 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
7 | 7 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 24 | 38 | 17 | 229 | 353 | 744 | 671 | 377 | 277 | 236 | 91 | 31 | 82 | 79 | 53 | 27 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | N 13 | SSW 12 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | N 8 | — | N 9 | SW 17 | NNE 7 | NNW 13 | E 14 | E 14 | W 10 | SW 14 | NW 11 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | ENE 15 | WSW 17 |
3 | 3 | 15 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 11 | — | 15 | 11 | 16 | 17 | 138 | 189 | 90 | 8 | 40 | 26 | 26 | 43 | 28 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 14 | — | ENE 13 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | E 12 | E 12 | — | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
273 | 1533 | — | 1162 | 1519 | 1408 | 1214 | 1194 | — | 1483 | — | — | — | — | — | 161 | 165 | 181 | 192 | 192 | 181 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 16 |
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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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