Surf Forecasts:
Inside Poipu surf forecast from 9 Jun 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 13 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 21s period, SSW swell with 1,185 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Inside Poipu this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Inside Poipu in the next 16 days are 1.2m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 13) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 12s period and expected on Monday (Jun 15) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 13th Jun) | 4ft (1.2m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inside Poipu over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Mon 15 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 24 | SSW 23 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 215 | 221 | 259 | 265 | 201 | 207 | 142 | 99 | 98 | 127 | 81 | 149 | 437 | 681 | 611 | 829 | 1157 | 1149 | 1086 | 813 | 783 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 9:27PM0.50m | 12:06PM0.51m | 10:19PM0.44m | 12:53PM0.61m | 11:15PM0.39m | 1:37PM0.70m | 00:14AM0.34m | 2:21PM0.78m | 1:12AM0.30m | 3:06PM0.83m | 2:07AM0.28m | 3:52PM0.86m | 3:01AM0.27m | 4:38PM0.86m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:47AM0.10m | 5:43PM0.35m | 5:20AM0.07m | 7:21PM0.31m | 5:57AM0.03m | 8:36PM0.27m | 6:36AM-0.00m | 9:36PM0.23m | 7:19AM-0.03m | 10:29PM0.20m | 8:04AM-0.04m | 11:18PM0.18m | 8:50AM-0.04m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — |
 | 7:19 | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:22 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | S 16 | S 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | S 16 | ENE 8 | E 7 | SSW 24 | SSW 23 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 149 | 132 | 39 | 56 | 54 | 47 | 46 | 44 | 33 | 127 | 58 | 54 | 437 | 681 | 611 | 829 | 1157 | 1149 | 1086 | 813 | 783 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | WNW 13 | SSE 15 | S 11 | S 10 | S 13 | S 18 | S 18 | S 12 | SSE 12 | S 15 | S 15 | SW 18 | S 13 | SW 17 | S 12 | SSE 12 | S 12 | SSE 12 | NW 11 |
| kJ | 72 | 69 | 58 | 72 | 36 | 18 | 32 | 99 | 98 | 46 | 48 | 106 | 104 | 155 | 130 | 227 | 77 | 51 | 45 | 27 | 30 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | WNW 13 | SSE 16 | S 11 | SSE 15 | SE 6 | S 10 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | WNW 10 | S 16 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | S 14 | SSW 18 | S 13 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | S 12 |
| kJ | 46 | 59 | 50 | 37 | 42 | 9 | 17 | 58 | 33 | 18 | 81 | 149 | 166 | 57 | 211 | 89 | 22 | 56 | 37 | 12 | 25 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 |
| kJ | 215 | 221 | 259 | 265 | 201 | 207 | 142 | 94 | 96 | 94 | — | — | 52 | 51 | 62 | 61 | 45 | 62 | 66 | 64 | 74 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 5 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 4 | 5 | 22 | 22 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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Information about the Inside Poipu Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Inside Poipu provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Inside Poipu can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Inside Poipu 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 (Inside Poipu) 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 Inside Poipu 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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