Bellows surf break

Bellows surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 12 May 2026 HST
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Bellows surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bellows sea temperature is
25.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bellows this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Bellows in the next 16 days are 1.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 16s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 14th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bellows over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
ENE
6
1.9
ENE
6
1.9
E
7
1.8
E
7
1.9
ENE
7
1.9
ENE
7
0.9
NW
15
1
NW
15
1
NW
13
1.9
E
8
1.9
E
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
253
263
321
293
322
373
322
418
365
408
419
449
414
414
404
380
333
437
359
404
364
Wind (km/h)
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
E
30
ENE
30
E
20
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
15
E
20
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
High Tide
12:39PM0.41m
11:32PM0.43m
1:17PM0.51m
11:57PM0.40m
1:58PM0.60m
00:24AM0.37m
2:40PM0.66m
00:53AM0.34m
3:26PM0.70m
1:23AM0.30m
4:15PM0.71m
1:53AM0.28m
5:08PM0.69m
2:17AM0.25m
Low Tide
5:50PM0.17m
6:11AM-0.05m
6:53PM0.18m
6:37AM-0.11m
7:53PM0.19m
7:07AM-0.15m
8:52PM0.20m
7:42AM-0.18m
9:53PM0.20m
8:21AM-0.19m
11:00PM0.21m
9:03AM-0.17m
00:21AM0.21m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:54
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:50
5:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:01
7:01
7:02
1
1
1
5
2
1
Temp °C
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
25
25
24
24
24
24
20
20
20
20
21
20
21
22
22
24
22
23
23
23
25
26
26
23
22
21
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NNW
11
0.8
NNW
10
0.7
NNW
10
0.5
NNW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.5
NW
16
0.9
NW
15
1
NW
15
1
NW
13
0.9
NW
13
0.7
NW
12
0.5
NW
11
0.5
NW
11
0.4
NNW
11
1.8
ENE
8
0.4
NNW
10
0.4
NNW
10
0.3
NNW
9
0.2
NNW
9
0.4
NW
15
0.4
NNW
13
Energy kJ
91
114
83
47
20
132
322
418
352
230
147
61
59
47
404
41
38
17
8
54
62
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
10
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
15
0.3
S
15
0.3
N
9
0.4
N
8
0.4
N
8
0.4
N
8
0.3
N
8
0.3
N
8
0.3
NNE
8
0.3
NNW
15
0.2
NNW
13
0.2
SSW
16
0.4
NNW
10
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
SSE
7
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
14
Energy kJ
16
45
38
38
15
22
22
22
12
12
12
42
17
26
43
44
9
21
20
48
18
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
16
0.1
S
9
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
10
0.2
S
14
0.3
NW
9
0.3
NW
11
0.1
SW
18
0.2
S
12
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSE
6
0.2
SSW
19
0.2
NNW
9
0.2
S
16
Energy kJ
46
2
11
8
15
12
19
12
11
13
12
11
11
10
13
12
22
4
37
8
21
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
ENE
6
1.9
ENE
6
1.9
E
7
1.8
E
7
1.9
ENE
7
1.9
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
7
1.8
ENE
7
1.9
E
8
1.9
E
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
Energy kJ
253
263
321
293
322
373
284
261
365
408
419
449
414
414
380
333
437
359
404
364
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
3
1
3
2
1
2
2
1
Distance (km)
49
51
49
49
54
44
43
49
43
43
50
16
43
16
10
16
42
43
44
51
49
Best forecast wave conditions in Oahu
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
1
3
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
2
4
3
3
3
3
2
4
4
3
3
4
4
7
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
6
8
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
6
5
5
4
4
7
5
5
4
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Information about the Bellows Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Bellows provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bellows can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bellows 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 (Bellows) 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 Bellows 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.

Bellows is 6 km (4 miles) from 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.

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