
Surf Forecasts:
Chinamans Hat/Mokolii surf forecast from 31 Oct 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 2 Nov, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, NNE swell with 2,895 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Chinamans Hat/Mokolii this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Chinamans Hat/Mokolii in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 02) 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 0.6m 14s period and expected on Friday (Oct 30) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 2nd Nov) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chinamans Hat/Mokolii over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the NE by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 1 | Monday 2 | Tuesday 3 | Wednesday 4 | Thursday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NW 22 | NW 20 | NNW 18 | NW 16 | NNW 16 | NNW 15 | NNE 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NNW 19 | NNW 16 | NNW 16 | NNW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
695 | 342 | 249 | 207 | 231 | 1599 | 1663 | 1672 | 1322 | 1087 | 2895 | 863 | 690 | 572 | 559 | 462 | 443 | 1135 | 1777 | 1743 | 974 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | 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 | 7:37AM0.82m | 8:50AM0.80m | 8:47PM0.28m | 9:47AM0.78m | 10:41PM0.38m | 10:29AM0.75m | 11:38PM0.51m | 11:00AM0.71m | 00:22AM0.62m | 11:23AM0.66m | 1:00AM0.72m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 11:01PM0.00m | 00:14AM0.08m | 6:18PM0.23m | 1:56AM0.16m | 5:47PM0.19m | 3:37AM0.21m | 5:52PM0.14m | 4:56AM0.24m | 6:04PM0.08m | 5:59AM0.27m | 6:19PM0.02m | ||||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | 5:55 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NW 20 | NNW 18 | NW 16 | NNW 16 | NNW 15 | S 12 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 19 | NNW 16 | NNW 16 | NNW 15 |
146 | 342 | 249 | 207 | 170 | 1599 | 1663 | 1672 | 1322 | 1087 | 12 | 863 | 690 | 534 | 387 | 228 | 170 | 1135 | 1777 | 1743 | 974 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 14 | NE 8 | S 15 | E 11 | S 14 | NNW 10 | SSW 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | NNW 18 | NNW 15 | NNW 14 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
53 | 100 | 87 | 85 | 91 | 132 | 74 | 40 | 36 | 173 | 52 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 31 | 126 | 131 | 156 | 78 | 24 | 25 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | NW 22 | S 15 | E 12 | S 13 | E 11 | E 11 | SSW 14 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 11 | SSW 18 | NNW 22 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 16 | SSW 17 |
10 | 51 | 49 | 47 | 231 | 109 | 44 | 56 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 32 | 45 | 30 | 25 | 21 | 58 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | NE 8 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NNE 14 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
695 | 71 | 42 | 30 | 28 | 21 | 167 | 106 | 251 | 516 | 2895 | 529 | 569 | 572 | 559 | 462 | 443 | 588 | 526 | 500 | 456 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 28 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 35 | 136 | 193 | 140 | 168 | 35 | 136 | 40 | 38 | 41 | 139 | 41 | 41 | 38 | 28 |
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Information about the Chinamans Hat/Mokolii Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Chinamans Hat/Mokolii provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Chinamans Hat/Mokolii can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Chinamans Hat/Mokolii 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 (Chinamans Hat/Mokolii) 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 Chinamans Hat/Mokolii 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.
Chinamans Hat/Mokolii is 11 km (7 miles) from Kane'ohe. If you plan a vacation in Oahu, look for hotels and other accommodation in Kane'ohe. Kane'ohe has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










