Hawaii surf break

Hawaii surfForecast / Caribbean Coast / Dominican Republic

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 19 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
28.5° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 (May 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. 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 Monday (May 25) at 11PM. 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 (May 21) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 20th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 24th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 25th May)6ft (1.8m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tue
26
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.3
SE
7
1.7
ESE
7
1.2
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
0.9
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
0.9
SE
7
1.4
ESE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.2
ESE
7
1
SE
7
1
SE
7
1.6
ESE
7
1.1
SE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.2
SE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
77
118
149
297
139
102
75
99
99
75
186
102
132
93
96
273
133
158
187
187
142
Wind (km/h)
10
E
15
SE
25
SE
15
E
20
SE
25
SE
10
NE
20
SE
20
SE
10
ENE
15
SE
15
SE
15
E
15
ESE
10
E
15
ENE
15
E
15
E
15
ENE
10
E
20
NE
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
1:43AM0.32m
2:39AM0.30m
3:30AM0.27m
4:06AM0.24m
8:30PM0.16m
8:22PM0.20m
8:30PM0.23m
Low Tide
2:05PM-0.01m
2:08PM0.02m
12:52PM0.06m
12:25PM0.08m
10:24PM0.16m
12:10PM0.09m
00:13AM0.17m
11:56AM0.09m
11:46AM0.07m
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:00
6:00
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:04
7:05
7:05
7:05
7:06
7:06
7:07
7:07
3
1
1
1
4
1
1
4
2
3
1
7
7
7
5
Temp °C
27
28
28
27
28
29
27
28
28
27
29
29
26
29
28
26
29
28
26
27
26
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
29
29
28
31
30
26
29
29
26
30
28
27
29
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.1
NE
8
0.9
SE
7
1
SE
7
0.9
SE
7
1
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.1
SE
8
1.2
SE
8
1.3
ESE
8
0.7
SE
7
Energy kJ
139
35
2
75
86
65
93
39
122
133
187
187
51
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
14
0.4
SSE
6
0.4
NE
7
Energy kJ
4
12
11
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.3
SE
7
1.7
ESE
7
1.2
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
0.9
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.4
ESE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.2
ESE
7
1
SE
7
1.6
ESE
7
0.3
E
2
1.2
ESE
8
0.3
ENE
2
0.4
E
3
1.2
ESE
7
Energy kJ
77
118
149
297
139
102
75
99
99
186
102
132
96
273
1
158
1
3
142
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
Distance (km)
73
781
209
73
222
351
0
351
890
73
781
904
73
209
898
73
209
210
73
161
73
Best forecast wave conditions in Caribbean Coast - Dominican Republic
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Dominican Republic
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
5
4
5
7
7
5
6
9
6
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
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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