Surf Forecasts:
Crouching Lion surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, ENE swell with 531 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Crouching Lion this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Crouching Lion in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 18s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crouching Lion over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get real about the next 16 days. I’ve had a look at the charts, and honestly, my heart breaks a little. Right now, and for the next two and a half weeks, we’re staring down the barrel of a flat spell. There’s not a single good surf option on the cards for the whole period. Not one.
Let’s talk about Crouching Lion (Oahu). It’s a point break that’s usually got some potential, but it’s inconsistent, and it’s been a tough run. The swell is coming in from the ENE, around 3ft to 7ft, but the period is a short, weak 6 to 8 seconds. That’s just windswell, no real push. The water temp is sitting at 79°, which is normal for this time of year, so that’s not the problem.
The real killer is the wind. It’s a constant cross-onshore flow from the ENE and E, blowing 9 to 19 mph. That’s turning what little swell there is into a lumpy, choppy mess. The wave energy is mostly weak, and every single day, from Saturday the 11th right through to Sunday the 26th, the report is the same: “poor surf conditions.” The scores are all zeros.
There’s a big gap here. No surf worth paddling out for. If you’re a kite surfer, that cross-onshore wind and lumpy 6ft+ swell might look interesting, but for a paddle surfer? It’s a no-go. The forecast can always change, but for now, the whole 16-day window is a washout. This kind of blank run isn’t totally unusual for the area, but it’s a bummer.
Stay patient, check back later. This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 400 | 407 | 397 | 516 | 501 | 447 | 373 | 336 | 242 | 255 | 283 | 156 | 140 | 114 | 173 | 71 | 108 | 188 | 175 | 175 | 188 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:19PM0.91m | 10:15PM0.39m | 2:01PM0.96m | 11:38PM0.39m | 2:42PM0.98m | 00:44AM0.40m | 3:22PM0.98m | 1:45AM0.41m | 4:00PM0.94m | 2:46AM0.41m | 4:33PM0.89m | 3:50AM0.41m | 5:01PM0.81m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:02PM0.34m | 6:17AM-0.19m | 9:23PM0.32m | 7:07AM-0.20m | 9:53PM0.30m | 7:55AM-0.20m | 10:27PM0.27m | 8:40AM-0.15m | 11:01PM0.25m | 9:25AM-0.08m | 11:35PM0.22m | 10:07AM0.02m | 00:09AM0.18m | ||||||||
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 | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | N 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | NNE 8 | SSW 16 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | SSW 17 | NNE 8 | SSW 16 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 34 | 30 | 48 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 23 | 21 | 12 | 19 | 18 | 156 | 140 | 62 | 48 | 61 | 29 | 29 | 45 | 49 | 42 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 19 | SSE 11 | SSW 17 | N 8 | SSW 18 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 17 | SSE 8 | SSW 16 | SSE 8 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 20 | 36 | 11 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 8 | 7 | 29 | 6 | 25 | 6 | 42 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 14 | S 14 | — | W 13 | — | W 12 | S 20 | SW 21 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | W 16 | SSW 13 | SSE 8 | SSW 13 | SSE 8 | W 14 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | — | 3 | — | 3 | 8 | 17 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 7 | 17 | 6 | 4 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 8 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 400 | 407 | 397 | 516 | 501 | 447 | 373 | 336 | 242 | 255 | 283 | 55 | — | 114 | 173 | 71 | 108 | 188 | 175 | 175 | 188 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 |
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The above surf forecast table for Crouching Lion provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Crouching Lion can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Crouching Lion 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 (Crouching Lion) 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).
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