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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ripps Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Ripps Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 17) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ripps Reef in the next 12 days are 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 21) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 13s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 18) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 17th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 21st Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 21st Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ripps Reef over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
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| Energy (?) | 586 | 544 | 657 | 384 | 268 | 145 | 171 | 167 | 121 | 134 | 434 | 339 | 653 | 513 | 347 | 279 | 212 | 219 | 151 | 353 | 331 | 317 | 547 | 376 | 303 | 361 | 367 | 500 | 428 | 435 | 413 | 324 | 416 | 373 | 332 | 253 |
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High Tide / height (m) | 12:01AM 0.59 | 12:18PM 0.37 | 12:23AM 0.58 | 12:50PM 0.44 | 12:40AM 0.56 | 1:21PM 0.50 | 12:56AM 0.54 | 1:52PM 0.57 | 1:11AM 0.51 | 2:25PM 0.62 | 1:27AM 0.48 | 2:59PM 0.66 | 1:43AM 0.45 | 3:34PM 0.69 | 1:58AM 0.42 | 4:14PM 0.70 | 2:09AM 0.39 | 4:59PM 0.69 | 2:07AM 0.37 | 5:55PM 0.68 | 7:05PM 0.66 | |||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:47PM 0.17 | 6:57AM 0.17 | 5:42PM 0.16 | 7:01AM 0.14 | 6:26PM 0.17 | 7:09AM 0.09 | 7:05PM 0.18 | 7:21AM 0.04 | 7:43PM 0.20 | 7:36AM -0.01 | 8:22PM 0.23 | 7:55AM -0.05 | 9:03PM 0.26 | 8:16AM -0.07 | 9:47PM 0.29 | 8:40AM -0.09 | 10:38PM 0.32 | 9:07AM -0.09 | 11:50PM 0.35 | 9:38AM -0.07 | 10:15AM -0.04 | 11:04AM 0.00 | ||||||||||||||
Wed 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Mon 29 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 |
| Sunset | 6:51 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:53 | - | - | 6:53 | - | - | 6:53 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | - |
| Temp. °C | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 |
| Feels °C (?) | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 19 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the ENE by Mon night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Ripps Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ripps Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Ripps Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ripps Reef 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 (Ripps Reef) 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 Ripps Reef 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.
Ripps Reef is 4 km (2 miles) from Kane'ohe. If you plan a vacation in Oahu, look for hotels and other accommodation in Kane'ohe. Kane'ohe has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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