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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 am Thursday 02 Apr 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
24.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cliffs this week:
The surf forecast for Cliffs over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cliffs in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 09) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 02) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 7th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 7th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 9th Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
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 22°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 7 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 27 | 36 | 32 | 16 | 40 | 38 | 33 | 81 | 80 | 69 | 102 | 103 | 87 | 147 | 96 | 169 | 161 | 113 | 253 | 337 | 322 |
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 | cross- off | glass | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:43PM 0.52 | 4:24AM 0.30 | 5:18PM 0.53 | 4:52AM 0.25 | 5:56PM 0.53 | 5:21AM 0.20 | 6:39PM 0.52 | 5:50AM 0.16 | 7:31PM 0.51 | 6:24AM 0.12 | 8:33PM 0.49 | 7:55AM 0.10 | 9:43PM 0.48 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:58AM -0.05 | 11:09PM 0.06 | 10:19AM -0.04 | 12:00AM 0.08 | 10:40AM -0.03 | 12:57AM 0.09 | 11:04AM -0.01 | 2:10AM 0.11 | 11:29AM 0.01 | 3:54AM 0.12 | 12:00PM 0.03 | 5:50AM 12:45PM 0.10 0.06 | |||||||||
Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:47 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 4 | 9 |
| Temp. °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 22 |
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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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