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Chinamans Hat/Mokolii Surf Forecast
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Chinamans Hat/Mokolii surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 12 May 2025 HST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Chinamans Hat/Mokolii this week:
The surf forecast for Chinamans Hat/Mokolii over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 17) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Chinamans Hat/Mokolii in the next 12 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 17) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (May 13) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 17th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 17th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 17th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chinamans Hat/Mokolii over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Sat 24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 366 | 302 | 281 | 358 | 276 | 335 | 335 | 284 | 298 | 346 | 318 | 268 | 388 | 353 | 394 | 428 | 341 | 264 | 316 | 245 | 316 | 319 | 196 | 169 | 147 | 284 | 298 | 365 | 322 | 336 | 388 | 352 | 402 | 414 | 468 | 394 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:48AM 0.38 | 3:30PM 0.75 | 1:05AM 0.36 | 4:09PM 0.74 | 1:16AM 0.34 | 4:54PM 0.72 | 5:47PM 0.70 | 6:45PM 0.68 | 7:45PM 0.67 | 8:37PM 0.66 | 9:08AM 0.24 | 9:19PM 0.65 | 10:51AM 0.37 | 9:55PM 0.62 | 11:46AM 0.52 | 10:27PM 0.58 | 12:32PM 0.67 | 10:57PM 0.52 | 1:15PM 0.80 | |||||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:37PM 0.26 | 8:00AM -0.13 | 10:27PM 0.27 | 8:28AM -0.13 | 11:26PM 0.28 | 8:59AM -0.12 | 9:32AM -0.10 | 10:10AM -0.06 | 10:54AM -0.01 | 11:57AM 0.07 | 4:59AM 0.16 | 1:41PM 0.16 | 4:59AM 0.09 | 3:35PM 0.22 | 5:17AM 0.01 | 5:09PM 0.26 | 5:40AM -0.08 | 6:27PM 0.28 | 6:09AM -0.16 | 7:36PM 0.29 | ||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Sat 24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:48 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:02 | - | - | 7:02 | - | - | 7:02 | - | - | 7:04 | - | - | 7:04 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:06 | - | - | 7:06 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | 2 | 3 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 |
| Feels °C (?) | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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.
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