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Cliffs Surf Forecast
/ HAW – Oahu (122 breaks) / Hawaii (267 breaks) /
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Cliffs surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 23 Mar 2026 HSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Cliffs surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cliffs sea temperature is
24.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cliffs this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Cliffs in the next 16 days are 0.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Monday (Mar 30) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 27th Mar) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cliffs over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the NE by Thu morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the NE on Thu night, strong winds from the NE by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | |||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 140 | 138 | 134 | 78 | 69 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 42 | 0 | 106 | 150 | 125 | 125 | 86 | 49 | 48 | 55 | 27 | 29 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 8:35PM 0.58 | 7:40AM 0.12 | 9:53PM 0.58 | 10:09AM 0.09 | 11:08PM 0.58 | 12:04PM 0.13 | 12:11AM 0.58 | 1:06PM 0.19 | 1:03AM 0.57 | 1:51PM 0.26 | 1:46AM 0.55 | 2:29PM 0.33 | 2:22AM 0.51 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:02AM 1:19PM 0.10 -0.00 | 6:33AM 0.06 | 2:39PM 0.03 | 7:17AM 0.03 | 4:22PM 0.05 | 7:48AM 0.00 | 5:51PM 0.05 | 8:14AM -0.02 | 7:00PM 0.04 | 8:37AM -0.03 | 7:58PM 0.03 | 8:58AM -0.04 | |||||||||||
Mon 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | ||
| Sunset | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:44 | - | - | 6:44 | - | - | 6:44 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | ||
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Information about the Cliffs Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Cliffs provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cliffs can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cliffs 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 (Cliffs) 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 Cliffs 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.
Cliffs is 8 km (5 miles) from Honolulu. If you plan a vacation in Oahu, look for hotels and other accommodation in Honolulu. Honolulu has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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