Hawaii Surf Break

Lat Long: 18.44° N 69.25° W

Hawaii Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 10 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hawaii sea temperature is
29.9°C
1.2° 

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


Hawaii surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, ESE swell with 263 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s 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 (Sep 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hawaii in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 11th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 15th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 12th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 32°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the NE by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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0
1
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SE
7
1.5
ESE
7
1.5
ESE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.5
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
7
1.1
SE
7
1
SE
8
1
ESE
7
0.9
SE
7
0.8
SE
7
0.9
SE
7
0.9
SE
7
0.9
SE
7
1
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
0.9
SE
7
0.9
SE
7
1
SE
7
0.9
SE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
156
249
236
121
228
263
137
110
114
89
62
67
75
82
96
112
82
82
94
79
Wind (km/h)
25
ESE
10
ENE
15
SE
30
SE
15
E
15
ESE
20
E
15
NE
15
E
20
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15
NE
15
ESE
25
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10
ENE
10
E
20
SE
10
NE
15
ESE
15
SSE
15
NE
Wind State
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cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
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High Tide
10:10PM0.22m
10:21AM0.18m
10:28PM0.18m
11:10AM0.20m
10:20PM0.14m
12:04PM0.22m
1:06PM0.22m
2:21PM0.22m
4:12PM0.22m
Low Tide
2:07PM0.10m
4:50AM0.14m
3:15PM0.13m
3:26AM0.13m
8:28PM0.14m
2:54AM0.08m
3:00AM0.05m
3:16AM0.03m
3:39AM0.02m
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6:24
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Temp °C
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29
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28
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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