
Surf Forecasts:
ADs/Doubles surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, E swell with 1,266 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for ADs/Doubles this week:
The most powerful waves expected at ADs/Doubles in the next 16 days are 1.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for ADs/Doubles over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's look at what's happening at ADs/Doubles.
First up, the water temp is sittin' right around 80°F, and it's basically normal for the time of year. No surprises there.
Alright, the honest truth? The next few days are a write-off. We're talking Wednesday the 22nd of July through to about Monday the 27th, the conditions are just nasty. Cross-onshore wind is howling at 25 mph, and the energy is moderate, but it's all messy. It looks more interesting for a kite surfer than someone on a paddleboard right now.
Things start to get a little bit of life from Monday the 27th, but it's still just marginal. We get pulses of east swell coming through, with strong energy climbing up. But the wind is still a fresh cross-shore, creating a lumpy cross-chop. The swell is 5ft to 6ft on a 14-second period – that's a groundswell, so the set gaps will be long, which can help with paddling out.
The most promising window looks to be around Thursday the 30th of July. The wind actually goes cross-off, only 12 mph, and the forecast says it should be clean. The swell is 5ft from the ENE with moderate energy. That's the best the wind is going to be for a while, and for a fairly consistent spot like this, you'd want to be out there Thursday afternoon.
Then we get into a messy bank holiday. Swell gets bigger but the wind swings back hard onshore or cross-shore, strong and messy. By Tuesday the 4th of August, we start seeing some serious energy building, with a 8ft swell on a 14-second period. That's a proper groundswell, which at a spot like ADs/Doubles that's exposed to the east, will mean some solid power. The wind is only a moderate cross-shore, so it won't be perfect, but the size is there for an experienced surfer.
The real standout, the one to watch, is Thursday the 6th of August. We're looking at a 10ft to 12ft NE swell with massive energy. That's a heavy, powerful swell. The wind on Thursday morning is a light cross-onshore, but the files say the swell is too big for this break. 10ft is well over 8ft, so this is strictly for experts only. That kind of size will just be a washing machine for anyone else.
So, to wrap it up: surf is poor until Monday the 27th. The best clean conditions look like Thursday the 30th of July. For the big, raw power, circle Tuesday the 4th of August but especially Thursday the 6th of August, but only if you've got the experience to handle serious size.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat morning). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 24 | SSW 23 | SSW 22 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSW 17 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | SSW 18 | ENE 8 | E 15 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
404 | 426 | 480 | 432 | 423 | 517 | 444 | 428 | 637 | 493 | 572 | 547 | 618 | 736 | 940 | 1026 | 1263 | 1138 | 1121 | 1087 | 1053 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 11:08AM0.55m | 8:50PM0.23m | 11:59AM0.59m | 10:38PM0.19m | 12:42PM0.62m | 11:56PM0.19m | 1:20PM0.64m | 00:50AM0.19m | 1:55PM0.66m | 1:32AM0.20m | 2:28PM0.68m | 2:09AM0.22m | 2:58PM0.69m | 2:46AM0.24m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:38PM0.23m | 3:57AM0.05m | 8:24PM0.18m | 8:50PM0.15m | 5:38AM0.03m | 9:14PM0.12m | 6:24AM0.02m | 9:38PM0.11m | 7:06AM0.01m | 10:01PM0.09m | 7:44AM-0.00m | 10:25PM0.09m | |||||||||
6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | E 15 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 |
215 | 212 | 157 | 412 | 395 | 469 | 329 | 428 | 298 | 391 | 572 | 547 | 618 | 736 | 940 | 1026 | 1263 | 1138 | 1121 | 1087 | 1053 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 11 | SSW 22 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 20 | SSW 16 | E 13 | E 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SSW 14 |
138 | 166 | 480 | 68 | 125 | 56 | 103 | 100 | 296 | 198 | 84 | 234 | 469 | 452 | 333 | 292 | 284 | 213 | 143 | 179 | 195 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 24 | SSW 23 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | S 13 | SSW 15 | S 21 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | E 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | SSW 15 | SSE 10 | SSW 14 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SW 21 |
404 | 426 | 148 | 100 | 127 | 85 | 130 | 231 | 68 | 64 | 39 | 47 | 36 | 20 | 3 | 292 | 10 | 215 | 9 | 19 | 18 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 |
220 | 189 | 255 | 432 | 423 | 517 | 444 | 383 | 637 | 493 | 425 | 493 | 368 | 358 | 387 | 242 | 184 | 120 | 165 | 98 | 135 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 56 | 50 | 49 | 58 | 58 | 50 | 56 | 61 | 50 | 56 | 109 | 18 | 52 | 58 | 49 | 49 | 56 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 18 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Oahu | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in United States | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
Information about the ADs/Doubles Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for ADs/Doubles provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at ADs/Doubles can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our ADs/Doubles 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 (ADs/Doubles) 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 ADs/Doubles 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.
ADs/Doubles is 14 km (9 miles) from the city of Kailua. If you plan a vacation in Oahu, look for hotels and other accommodation in Kailua. Kailua has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










