Big Lefts Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Oahu, USA)

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Big Lefts Surf Guide

Big Lefts in Oahu is an exposed reef break that has quite consistent surf. Summer offers the best conditions for surfing. The best wind direction is from the north. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the south southeast. A left hand reef. Surfable at all stages of the tide. It's sometimes crowded here. Beware of rocks and sharks.

Big Lefts Spot Info

Type:	Rating:
Reef	5
Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
fairly consistent	78°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Big Lefts:

The best conditions reported for surf at Big Lefts occur when a South-southeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the North.

Surf Forecasts:

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12 Day Forecast

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

mayBest Season: summer

The best time of year for surfing Big Lefts with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Summer and most often the month of May. Clean surfable waves are typically found 31% of the time in May while 30% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 39% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

31%

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

blown out

30%

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

too small

39%

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

Explore Big Lefts Location Map

Interactive Big Lefts 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 Big Lefts is Honolulu International Airport (HNL) in Usa Oahu Isl., 8 km (5 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Big Lefts is Kaneohe Bay Mcaf Airport (NGF), also in Usa Oahu Isl., 20 km (12 miles) away.

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Please note that some surf spot locations are approximate to protect their exact location while others are not shown at close zoom level.

Big Lefts Surf Forecasts:

Hourly Forecast

12 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Saturday, 17 May 2025, 12:53 Local Time

m, °C	Saturday 17
ft, °F	11AM	2PM	5PM	8PM
Wave (ft)	E	ENE	ENE	ENE
Period (s)	8	8	8	8
Wind (mph)
Wind State	cross- off	cross- off	glass	cross- on

What does Big Lefts look like?

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Tides at Big Lefts

Current tide and informaton

For Honolulu, Oahu (Hawaii), 2 miles from Big Lefts.

Next High Water: 07:59pm | 2ft

Next Low Water: 04:15am | 0ft

NEXT	IS AT (local time)	remaining
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low tide

Big Lefts Sea Temperature

Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 25.0 °C once we account for any wind. Sea temperatures (25.4 °C) very warm too. Staying comfortable in the water at Big Lefts 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*: 78°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite