Hawaii surf break

Hawaii surfForecast / Caribbean Coast / Dominican Republic

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 15 Mar 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
26.9° 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 Wednesday (Mar 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 17) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 9s period and expected on Monday (Mar 16) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 18th Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 18th Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Most Powerful11AM (Tue 17th Mar)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sun
22
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.7
SE
1.6
SE
2.1
ESE
1.4
SE
1.7
ESE
1.2
SE
1.3
SE
1.5
ESE
1.3
ESE
0.9
SE
0.8
SE
0.9
ESE
0.9
SE
0.6
SE
0.5
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.2
E
Period(s) (?)788888887877777666668
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)12038438136361226039016917626019386738873331781185
Wind
(km/h)
10
ENE
25
ESE
30
SE
15
E
20
ESE
25
SE
10
ENE
15
SE
25
SE
10
ENE
15
SE
20
SSE
10
E
10
S
15
S
10
NNW
5
S
5
SSE
10
NNE
10
NNE
5
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
oncrosscross-
on
oncrosscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
onoffonglasscross-
off
cross-
off
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:01AM
0.26
6:23PM
0.13
9:21AM
0.24
9:10PM
0.17
9:37AM
0.21
10:07PM
0.20
9:47AM
0.17
11:02PM
0.23
9:33AM
0.13
12:01AM
0.25
1:04AM
0.26
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:38AM
0.07
3:46PM
0.13
1:31AM
0.09
3:35PM
0.13
2:32AM
0.11
3:34PM
0.13
3:59AM
0.13
3:24PM
0.11
8:13AM
0.13
3:04PM
0.09
2:55PM
0.06
3:05PM
0.03
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sun
22
Sunrise-6:43--6:43--6:43--6:41--6:41--6:39--6:39-
Sunset--6:45--6:46--6:46--6:46--6:46--6:47--6:47
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
---1--1------2-2-5114
Temp. °C252728252727252727252727252626252626242627
Feels °C (?)252525242625252825252727262726272827262729
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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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