Hawaii surf break

Hawaii surfForecast / Caribbean Coast / Dominican Republic

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Saturday 23 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
28.4° 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 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m 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 Tuesday (May 26) at 2AM. 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 Sunday (May 24) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 24th May)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 24th May)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 26th May)6ft (1.8m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SE
7
1
ESE
7
1
SE
7
1.2
SE
7
1.6
ESE
7
1.1
SE
8
1.2
SE
8
1.8
ESE
8
1.2
SE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.2
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.3
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.3
SE
7
1.3
SE
7
1.4
SE
7
1.2
SE
7
1.4
SE
7
1.4
SE
8
1.5
SE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
88
96
104
147
265
133
173
393
182
203
160
128
153
128
194
174
223
135
181
221
264
Wind (km/h)
20
E
15
ENE
20
E
15
E
20
ENE
20
E
20
ESE
15
E
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
E
15
ESE
20
SE
10
E
20
ESE
20
SE
15
E
25
SE
25
SE
20
ESE
30
SE
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
High Tide
8:30PM0.16m
8:22PM0.20m
8:30PM0.23m
8:47PM0.25m
9:10PM0.27m
9:38PM0.28m
10:10PM0.28m
Low Tide
10:24PM0.16m
12:10PM0.09m
00:13AM0.17m
11:56AM0.09m
11:46AM0.07m
11:46AM0.05m
11:54AM0.03m
12:08PM0.01m
12:23PM-0.01m
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:01
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:06
7:06
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
1
2
5
5
5
1
1
1
1
12
10
2
7
3
4
1
1
1
Temp °C
29
26
27
28
25
29
30
26
29
28
26
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
30
26
27
29
25
28
29
26
29
28
27
30
29
29
29
29
29
28
28
29
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
7
1
ESE
7
1
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.1
SE
8
1.2
SE
8
1.2
SE
8
0.8
SE
8
0.4
ENE
8
1.1
SE
7
0.1
E
11
0.8
SE
7
0.1
E
10
1.1
SE
7
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
Energy kJ
35
96
104
116
133
173
182
84
23
128
2
57
2
118
3
3
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
9
Energy kJ
3
4
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
8
Energy kJ
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SE
7
0.2
ENE
3
0.4
NE
7
1.2
SE
7
1.6
ESE
7
1.2
SE
8
1.8
ESE
8
0.3
E
3
1.3
ESE
8
1.2
SE
7
0.8
SE
7
1.3
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.3
SE
7
1.3
SE
7
1.4
SE
7
1.2
SE
7
1.4
SE
7
1.4
SE
8
1.5
SE
8
Energy kJ
88
1
11
147
265
173
393
1
203
160
65
153
128
194
174
223
135
181
221
264
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
3
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
904
73
73
898
73
209
210
37
208
898
73
103
208
73
103
103
73
161
161
161
222
Best forecast wave conditions in Caribbean Coast - Dominican Republic
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
3
3
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Dominican Republic
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
3
3
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
9
9
7
7
6
6
7
9
5
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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