Hawaii Surf Break

Lat Long: 18.44° N 69.25° W

Hawaii Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 20 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hawaii sea temperature is
29.7°C
1.0° 

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


Hawaii surf forecast from 20 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 23 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, SE swell with 121 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 23 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s 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 Wednesday (Sep 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m 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 1.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) 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 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 23rd Sep)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 23rd Sep)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 26th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
20
Monday
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Tuesday
22
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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0
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0
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0
0
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
6
0.5
SE
6
0.7
SE
5
0.6
SE
6
0.7
SE
6
0.8
SE
6
1.1
SE
7
0.9
SSE
7
0.9
SE
7
0.7
SE
7
1
SE
6
0.7
SE
6
0.5
SE
6
0.6
SE
6
0.8
SE
6
0.8
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6
0.8
SE
6
1.1
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
0.9
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
16
15
27
25
38
49
119
81
65
44
79
39
18
27
40
51
47
105
121
77
106
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
20
SSE
10
E
15
SE
20
SSE
10
ESE
15
SE
20
SSE
10
ENE
15
SE
20
SE
10
NE
15
SE
20
SSE
10
E
15
SSE
20
SSE
10
E
15
SSE
20
SSE
10
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Wind State
on
on
cross
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross
on
on
cross-off
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on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
7:21PM0.25m
8:39AM0.06m
7:52PM0.25m
8:36AM0.09m
8:18PM0.25m
8:29AM0.11m
8:38PM0.24m
8:34AM0.14m
8:52PM0.22m
9:10AM0.18m
8:58PM0.19m
9:54AM0.21m
8:43PM0.16m
Low Tide
6:03AM0.06m
6:38AM0.08m
7:15AM0.11m
2:42AM0.13m
1:23PM0.10m
2:44AM0.13m
2:25PM0.12m
2:47AM0.12m
3:58PM0.14m
2:42AM0.10m
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6:24
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6:35
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6:32
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6:30
 mm
2
2
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2
1
1
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2
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Temp °C
29
29
27
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Feels °C
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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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