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Big Lefts surfForecast / HAW – Molokai / USA
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Big Lefts surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Big Lefts sea temperature is
24.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Big Lefts this week:
The surf forecast for Big Lefts over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Big Lefts in the next 16 days are 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 8s period and expected on Monday (May 04) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Tue 5th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Tue 5th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 7th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Big Lefts over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun night, calm by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
NW 12 | NW 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 17 | NW 16 | NNW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 16 | |
333 | 319 | 292 | 169 | 424 | 511 | 396 | 357 | 258 | 244 | 192 | 297 | 1060 | 1690 | 1367 | 971 | 700 | 448 | 268 | 229 | 242 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 4:05PM0.86m | 2:18AM0.50m | 4:44PM0.83m | 2:27AM0.48m | 5:29PM0.79m | 2:11AM0.47m | 6:21PM0.76m | 7:21PM0.74m | 8:21PM0.74m | 7:28AM0.36m | 9:14PM0.73m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 8:33AM0.07m | 10:43PM0.43m | 8:59AM0.08m | 11:35PM0.45m | 9:28AM0.10m | 1:08AM0.47m | 9:58AM0.14m | 10:33AM0.18m | 11:18AM0.24m | 5:51AM0.36m | |||||||||||
5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | |
— | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:54 | — | |
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Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 21 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 16 | NNW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 |
324 | 319 | 174 | 168 | 424 | 511 | 396 | 357 | 258 | 244 | 192 | 139 | 1060 | 1690 | 1367 | 971 | 700 | 448 | 268 | 229 | 163 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | ESE 8 | SSW 14 | NW 14 | ESE 9 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | ESE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | ESE 8 | NW 16 |
18 | 54 | 41 | 70 | 31 | 17 | 12 | 127 | 98 | 84 | 69 | 68 | 86 | 111 | 21 | 26 | 38 | 49 | 21 | 36 | 242 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 20 | ESE 9 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | NE 7 | SSW 16 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NW 17 | NNW 9 | SSW 15 | NE 9 | NE 9 | SSW 16 | NNE 8 | NW 16 | WNW 15 | SSW 14 |
25 | 42 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 15 | 11 | 26 | 11 | 17 | 297 | 106 | 42 | 14 | 12 | 26 | 7 | 10 | 21 | 21 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | — | — | ENE 8 | NE 3 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 8 |
333 | 220 | 292 | 169 | 140 | 210 | 150 | — | — | — | 43 | 5 | 140 | — | 135 | 107 | 36 | 51 | 75 | 43 | 124 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 31 | 21 | 27 | 31 | 21 | 23 | 31 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 21 |
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Information about the Big Lefts Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Big Lefts provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Big Lefts can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Big Lefts 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 (Big Lefts) 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 Big Lefts 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.
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