Hawaii Surf Break

Lat Long: 18.44° N 69.25° W

Hawaii Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 16 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hawaii sea temperature is
28.5° C
0.4° 

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


Hawaii surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, ESE swell with 270 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 2AM (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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m 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 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 18th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 18th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 19th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
00:36AM0.28m
12:47PM0.10m
00:55AM0.24m
00:50AM0.20m
6:53PM0.20m
6:55PM0.23m
7:13PM0.25m
7:36PM0.26m
Low Tide
2:03PM0.05m
10:05AM0.09m
9:53AM0.10m
9:46AM0.10m
9:36AM0.09m
9:25AM0.07m
9:26AM0.05m
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Temp °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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