Duds Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Oahu, USA)

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Duds Reef Surf Guide

Duds Reef in Oahu is an exposed reef break that has reasonably consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. Ideal winds are from the north northwest. Groundswells and windswells are equally likely and the ideal swell angle is from the south southeast.. A fairly popluar wave that can sometimes get crowded Rocks are a hazard.

Duds Reef Spot Info

Type:	Rating:
Reef	3.5
Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
fairly consistent	24.6°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Duds Reef:

The best conditions reported for surf at Duds Reef occur when a South-southeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the North-northwest.

Surf Forecasts:

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

mayBest Season: spring

The best time of year for surfing Duds Reef with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Spring and most often the month of May. Clean surfable waves are typically found 21% of the time in May while 40% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 39% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

21%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

40%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

39%

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

Explore Duds Reef Location Map

Interactive Duds Reef 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 Duds Reef is Honolulu International Airport (HNL) in Usa Oahu Isl., 9 km (6 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Duds Reef is Kaneohe Bay Mcaf Airport (NGF), also in Usa Oahu Isl., 29 km (18 miles) away.

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Duds Reef Surf Forecasts:

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7 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Tuesday, 7 February 2023, 22:09 Local Time

m, °C	Tue	Wednesday 08
ft, °F	11PM	2AM	5AM	8AM
Wave (m)	E	E	E	E
Period (s)	9	9	9	8
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	cross	cross	cross- off	cross

Tides at Duds Reef

Current tide and informaton

For 'Ewa Beach, 0 km from Duds Reef.

Next High Water: 05:25am | 0.67m

Next Low Water: 10:33pm | 0.11m

NEXT	IS AT (local time)	remaining
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Duds Reef Sea Temperature

Sunny with pleasantly warm air temperatures (feeling like 23.0 °C once we account for wind), and similar sea temperatures (24.6 °C). Wear boardshorts or a shorty, or better still a thin summer wetsuit to keep the UV off.

Today, many surfers would wear a shorty.

Current Temp*: 24.6°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite