Hawaii Surf Break

Lat Long: 18.44° N 69.25° W

Hawaii Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 17 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 17 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 22 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 24 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, SSE swell with 374 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 22 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Thursday (Oct 22) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s 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 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 24) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 17) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Thu 22nd Oct)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 5PM (Thu 22nd Oct)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 24th Oct)7ft (2.1m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

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.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
4:45PM0.23m
5:27PM0.23m
5:56PM0.23m
2:45AM0.09m
8:47AM0.12m
6:07PM0.23m
8:40AM0.15m
5:53PM0.21m
8:43AM0.18m
5:49PM0.19m
8:54AM0.21m
5:45PM0.16m
Low Tide
3:46AM0.03m
4:10AM0.06m
1:27AM0.09m
10:31AM0.11m
1:02AM0.10m
11:43AM0.13m
1:06AM0.10m
12:50PM0.14m
1:14AM0.10m
2:08PM0.14m
1:20AM0.08m
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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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