Hawaii surf break

Hawaii surfForecast / Caribbean Coast / Dominican Republic

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 13 May 2026 AST
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Hawaii surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Hawaii sea temperature is
28.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Sunday (May 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s is also forecast. 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) 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 8s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 17th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 17th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 18th May)5ft (1.6m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SE
6
1
SE
6
1.1
SE
6
1.1
SE
6
1.3
SE
7
1.2
SE
7
1.5
SE
7
1.3
SE
7
1.5
ESE
8
1.1
SE
8
1.1
SE
7
1.4
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.3
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.1
SE
8
1
SE
7
1
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
0.8
SE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
72
74
91
103
156
143
231
169
240
141
134
219
277
186
135
285
143
107
104
118
65
Wind (km/h)
25
SE
20
SSE
15
ESE
25
SE
20
SSE
15
ESE
20
SE
20
SSE
15
ENE
15
E
20
SE
10
NNE
20
E
15
ESE
15
NE
20
SE
15
ESE
20
NE
15
ESE
15
SE
10
NE
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
8:57PM0.26m
9:30PM0.30m
10:12PM0.32m
11:00PM0.34m
11:52PM0.34m
00:47AM0.33m
1:43AM0.32m
Low Tide
12:40PM0.06m
12:45PM0.04m
12:45PM0.02m
12:47PM-0.01m
12:59PM-0.03m
1:20PM-0.04m
1:44PM-0.03m
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:01
6:01
6:01
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:01
7:01
7:02
7:02
7:04
7:04
7:04
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
1
1
3
10
1
5
7
Temp °C
28
28
27
28
28
27
29
29
27
29
29
27
29
29
27
28
29
26
29
28
27
27
27
29
28
27
29
29
29
29
30
29
29
30
30
28
28
29
27
30
29
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
6
0.2
ENE
6
0.2
ENE
7
0.1
NE
7
0.1
NE
14
0.1
NE
13
1.1
SE
7
1.1
SE
8
0.1
E
13
1.1
SE
7
1.1
SE
8
0.1
E
12
1.1
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
0.1
E
11
1
SE
7
0.8
SE
7
Energy kJ
4
4
5
2
7
7
134
141
3
121
147
3
135
151
2
107
65
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
15
0.1
NE
14
0.1
NE
14
0.1
E
15
0.1
NE
13
0.1
NE
12
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
15
0.3
ENE
8
0.1
E
14
Energy kJ
8
7
8
4
7
6
3
4
3
2
4
11
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
12
0.1
NE
11
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
14
Energy kJ
6
5
4
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SE
6
1
SE
6
1.1
SE
6
1.1
SE
6
1.3
SE
7
1.2
SE
7
1.5
SE
7
1.3
SE
7
1.5
ESE
8
0.2
ENE
6
1.1
SE
7
1.4
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.3
SE
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.1
SE
8
1
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
Energy kJ
72
74
91
103
156
143
231
169
240
4
134
219
277
186
285
143
104
118
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
161
209
169
161
251
73
161
351
73
161
510
0
222
904
8
73
209
15
103
351
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Caribbean Coast - Dominican Republic
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Dominican Republic
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
7
4
5
5
4
6
4
5
5
5
4
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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.

Hawaii is 7 km (4 miles) from San Pedro de Macoris. If you plan a holiday in Caribbean Coast - Dominican Republic, look for hotels and other accommodation in San Pedro de Macoris. San Pedro de Macoris has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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