Cliffs Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Oahu, USA)

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Cliffs Surf Guide

Cliffs in Oahu is an exposed beach and reef break that usually has waves. Summer offers the optimum conditions for surfing. The best wind direction is from the north. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the south. Both left and right reef breaks. When the surf is up, it can get quite busy in the water. Take care of rocks,etc.

Cliffs Spot Info

Type:	Rating:
Beach and reef	3.7
Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
consistent	25.8°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Cliffs:

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

Surf Forecasts:

Hourly Forecast

12 Day Forecast

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

mayBest Season: summer

The best time of year for surfing Cliffs 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 33% of the time in May while 30% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 37% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

33%

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

37%

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

Explore Cliffs Location Map

Interactive Cliffs 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 Cliffs is Honolulu International Airport (HNL) in Usa Oahu Isl., 15 km (9 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Cliffs is Kaneohe Bay Mcaf Airport (NGF), also in Usa Oahu Isl., 22 km (14 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.

Cliffs Surf Forecasts:

Hourly Forecast

7 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Sunday, 22 May 2022, 22:38 Local Time

m, °C	Sun	Monday 23
ft, °F	11PM	2AM	5AM	8AM
Wave (m)	E	E	E	E
Period (s)	7	7	7	7
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off

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Tides at Cliffs

Current tide and informaton

For Honolulu, Oahu (Hawaii), 9 km from Cliffs.

Next High Water: 12:29pm | 0.28m

Next Low Water: 05:58am | -0.06m

NEXT	IS AT (local time)	remaining
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Cliffs Sea Temperature

Sunny with warm air temperatures at Cliffs today (feels like 24.0 °C once we account for wind), and warmer sea temperatures (25.8 °C). Wear boardshorts or a shorty, or perhaps a thin summer wetsuit to keep the UV off.

Today, many surfers would wear a shorty.

Current Temp*: 25.8°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite