Bellows surf break

Bellows surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 20 Apr 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
24.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bellows this week:

The surf forecast for Bellows over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bellows in the next 16 days are 1.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 16s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 25) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 21st Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 2PM (Tue 21st Apr)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 22nd Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon night, min 22°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Mon
27
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
NNE
0.9
NNE
0.9
NNE
1
NNE
1.3
NNE
1.3
NNE
1.2
NNE
1
NNE
1
NNE
1.3
NNE
1.4
NNE
1.4
NNE
1.4
NE
1.6
NE
1.6
NE
1.4
NE
0.8
NNW
1.3
NE
1.2
NE
0.7
NNW
1
NNE
Period(s) (?)788141312121110109988881287117
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5795109437606510392222202290300286244321299221190181156105111
Wind
(km/h)
5
ESE
0
E
0
NNW
10
NE
10
NE
15
NE
15
NE
25
NE
20
NE
20
NE
25
NE
25
NE
25
NE
20
ENE
25
NE
25
ENE
20
ENE
25
NE
25
NE
25
NE
25
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassglassglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:22PM
0.57
8:49PM
0.54
10:06PM
0.53
10:17AM
0.16
11:01PM
0.52
11:45AM
0.24
11:40PM
0.50
12:35PM
0.33
12:07AM
0.48
1:15PM
0.41
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:45AM
-0.10
11:38AM
-0.04
12:58PM
0.02
6:56AM
0.11
2:51PM
0.06
6:30AM
0.09
4:27PM
0.09
6:32AM
0.05
5:37PM
0.11
6:41AM
0.02
6:32PM
0.13
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Mon
27
Sunrise-6:07--6:05--6:05--6:03--6:03--6:03--6:01-
Sunset--6:52--6:52--6:52--6:52--6:52--6:53--6:53
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
1-21--------------3--
Temp. °C242424242324242323232423232323232323232323
Feels °C (?)272827262625252322212220212121212322212120
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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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