Aligator Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Oahu, USA)

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Aligator Rock Surf Guide

Aligator Rock in Oahu is an exposed beach break that is usually a safe bet, although summer tends to be mostly flat. Works best in offshore winds from the east. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the northwest. Both left and right reef breaks. Best around mid tide. Sometimes crowded. Beware of rips and sharks.

Aligator Rock Spot Info

Type:	Rating:	Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
Reef	2	very consistent	79°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Aligator Rock:

The best conditions reported for surf at Aligator Rock occur when a Northwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the East.

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What's the best time of year to surf Aligator Rock (for consistent clean waves)?

januaryBest Season: winter

The best time of year for surfing Aligator Rock with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter and most often the month of January. Clean surfable waves are typically found 57% of the time in January while 24% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 19% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

57%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

24%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

19%

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Aligator Rock Location Map

Interactive Aligator Rock surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Aligator Rock is Dillingham Airport (HDH) in Usa Oahu Isl., 15 km (9 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Aligator Rock is Kaneohe Bay Mcaf Airport (NGF), also in Usa Oahu Isl., 38 km (24 miles) away.

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Aligator Rock Surf Forecasts:

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12 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Thursday, 17 July 2025, 14:25 Local Time

m, °C	Thursday 17
ft, °F	11AM	2PM	5PM	8PM
Wave (ft)	SW	SW	SW	SW
Period (s)	16	16	16	16
Wind (mph)
Wind State	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	off

Tides at Aligator Rock

Current tide and informaton

For Haleiwa, Waialua Bay, Oahu Island, Hawaii, 5 miles from Aligator Rock.

Next High Water: 07:40pm | 1ft

Next Low Water: 01:40am | 0ft

NEXT	IS AT (local time)	remaining
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Aligator Rock Sea Temperature

Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 27.0 °C once we account for any wind. Sea temperatures (26.0 °C) very warm too. Staying comfortable in the water at Aligator Rock won't be a problem, but wear at least a rash-vest to keep the UV off.

Today, many surfers would wear a rashvest wetsuit.

Current Temp*: 79°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite