Hawaii Surf Break

Lat Long: 18.44° N 69.25° W

Hawaii Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 04 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hawaii sea temperature is
29.5°C
0.8° 

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


Hawaii surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, ESE swell with 392 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period with ESE 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. 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 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) 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 7s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 8th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 8th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 11th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
4
Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
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0
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0
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0
0
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0
0
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2
0
0
2
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
5
0.5
SE
5
0.5
SE
5
0.6
SE
5
0.7
SE
5
0.6
SE
6
0.8
SE
6
0.8
SE
6
1.1
SE
6
0.9
SE
6
0.9
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7
0.9
SE
7
1
SE
7
1.4
ESE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.2
SE
8
1.6
ESE
7
1.1
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
1.6
ESE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
17
13
14
18
28
24
39
45
88
70
75
65
89
180
112
160
263
128
151
292
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
10
ENE
15
SE
20
SE
10
ENE
15
SE
20
SE
10
ESE
20
SE
20
SE
10
ENE
15
ESE
20
SE
15
NE
20
SE
25
SE
10
NE
15
SE
25
SE
10
ENE
Wind State
on
cross
on
on
cross
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross
cross-on
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cross-off
cross-on
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cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
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High Tide
6:22PM0.29m
7:09PM0.30m
8:46AM0.03m
7:52PM0.31m
8:33PM0.30m
9:10PM0.29m
8:32AM0.11m
9:42PM0.26m
9:29AM0.15m
10:10PM0.22m
Low Tide
5:48AM0.01m
6:34AM0.02m
11:23AM0.03m
12:19PM0.05m
6:46AM0.11m
5:59AM0.13m
2:07PM0.10m
4:50AM0.14m
clear
clear
clear
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thunderstorm
cloud
cloud
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clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
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clear
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6:22
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6:49
6:47
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6:45
6:44
6:44
 mm
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Temp °C
29
28
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30
28
29
29
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30
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31
30
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31
31
28
Feels °C
31
32
33
31
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33
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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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