
Surf Forecasts:
Crouching Lion surf forecast from 18 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 23 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, ENE swell with 791 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 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 15s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 23rd Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crouching Lion over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
461 | 394 | 470 | 473 | 504 | 416 | 362 | 377 | 423 | 456 | 450 | 427 | 380 | 466 | 773 | 724 | 627 | 516 | 505 | 373 | 452 | |
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-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:19AM0.65m | 11:14AM0.69m | 11:49AM0.73m | 10:48PM0.34m | 12:14PM0.76m | 11:27PM0.41m | 12:35PM0.79m | 00:01AM0.48m | 12:53PM0.79m | 00:35AM0.55m | 1:10PM0.78m | 1:12AM0.62m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 1:09AM0.17m | 3:31AM0.17m | 7:42PM0.27m | 4:44AM0.13m | 7:20PM0.25m | 5:30AM0.10m | 7:20PM0.23m | 6:08AM0.08m | 7:30PM0.19m | 6:44AM0.09m | 7:44PM0.14m | ||||||||||
6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | N 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | N 10 | N 10 |
116 | 70 | 44 | 62 | 62 | 86 | 79 | 74 | 71 | 67 | 61 | 58 | 103 | 140 | 91 | 82 | 78 | 54 | 29 | 50 | 47 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSE 7 | SSW 16 | S 18 | S 18 | S 13 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | N 12 | N 11 | SSW 17 | SW 17 |
2 | 5 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 30 | 33 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 59 | 75 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | S 21 | S 19 | S 14 | N 13 | S 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | S 16 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 12 | SSW 16 | S 12 | S 12 |
4 | 9 | 29 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 14 | 12 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 11 | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 7 | E 7 |
461 | 394 | 470 | 473 | 504 | 416 | 362 | 377 | 423 | 456 | 450 | 427 | 380 | 466 | 773 | 724 | 627 | 516 | 505 | 373 | 452 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 37 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 143 | 36 | 24 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 37 | 39 | 37 |
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Information about the Crouching Lion Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Crouching Lion 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.
Crouching Lion is 17 km (11 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.










