Hawaii Surf Break

Lat Long: 18.44° N 69.25° W

Hawaii Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 21 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hawaii sea temperature is
29.7°C
1.1° 

Hawaii surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Hawaii surf forecast from 21 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 23 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 24 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, SSE swell with 138 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 23 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with SE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hawaii this week:

The surf forecast for Hawaii over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hawaii in the next 16 days are 1.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 24) at 8PM. 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 2s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 28) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 23rd Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 23rd Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 24th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hawaii over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
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SE
5
0.4
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SE
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0.9
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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7
13
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49
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80
67
104
127
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138
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24
Wind (km/h)
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SSE
5
ESE
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SE
20
S
10
SSE
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SE
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E
10
NNE
10
SE
15
SE
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E
15
SSE
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SSW
10
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SE
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SSE
10
N
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SSE
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High Tide
8:40AM0.15m
5:53PM0.21m
8:43AM0.18m
5:49PM0.19m
8:54AM0.21m
5:45PM0.16m
9:19AM0.25m
9:55AM0.27m
10:39AM0.29m
11:29AM0.31m
Low Tide
11:43AM0.13m
1:06AM0.10m
12:50PM0.14m
1:14AM0.10m
2:08PM0.14m
1:20AM0.08m
1:22AM0.06m
1:18AM0.04m
1:17AM0.01m
1:29AM-0.01m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Hawaii Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Hawaii provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hawaii can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hawaii 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 (Hawaii) 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 Hawaii 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.

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