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Chinamans Hat/Mokolii Surf Forecast
/ HAW – Oahu (122 breaks) / Hawaii (267 breaks) /
Surf Forecasts:
Chinamans Hat/Mokolii surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 16 Apr 2026 HSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Chinamans Hat/Mokolii surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Chinamans Hat/Mokolii sea temperature is
24.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Chinamans Hat/Mokolii this week:
The surf forecast for Chinamans Hat/Mokolii over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 20) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Chinamans Hat/Mokolii in the next 16 days are 1.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 13s period and expected on Friday (Apr 17) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 20th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 22nd Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 22nd Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chinamans Hat/Mokolii over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thu 23 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 16 | 35 | 37 | 80 | 106 | 86 | 102 | 73 | 58 | 66 | 29 | 61 | 38 | 43 | 107 | 474 | 484 | 440 | 311 | 226 | 176 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | glass | cross- off | off | glass | cross- on | glass | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:17AM 0.52 | 2:54PM 0.79 | 1:38AM 0.47 | 3:42PM 0.82 | 1:59AM 0.42 | 4:35PM 0.81 | 2:12AM 0.37 | 5:35PM 0.77 | 6:49PM 0.73 | 8:16PM 0.70 | ||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:25PM 0.15 | 8:08AM -0.18 | 9:18PM 0.20 | 8:39AM -0.20 | 10:16PM 0.24 | 9:13AM -0.21 | 11:26PM 0.28 | 9:52AM -0.18 | 10:36AM -0.13 | 11:29AM -0.06 | 12:49PM 0.02 | |||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thu 23 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:51 | - | - | 6:51 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | 3 | - | 3 | 3 | - | 3 | 4 | - | 2 | |
| Temp. °C | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 25 | |
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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.
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