
Surf Forecasts:
Kaalualu Point surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, ENE swell with 612 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kaalualu Point this week:
The surf forecast for Kaalualu Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kaalualu Point in the next 16 days are 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 13s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kaalualu Point over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the ENE by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the ENE by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | SE 8 | SSW 22 | E 13 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | E 7 | E 6 | ENE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
39 | 22 | 45 | 50 | 98 | 96 | 142 | 184 | 219 | 539 | 332 | 450 | 524 | 450 | 505 | 499 | 524 | 553 | 450 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:36AM0.85m | 5:14PM0.62m | 6:15AM0.82m | 5:37PM0.55m | 7:00AM0.77m | 5:56PM0.47m | 8:00AM0.72m | 6:04PM0.41m | 9:28AM0.69m | 11:04AM0.71m | 11:26PM0.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:58PM0.07m | 11:50AM0.25m | 11:22PM0.10m | 12:38PM0.32m | 11:47PM0.14m | 1:40PM0.37m | 00:16AM0.18m | 3:38PM0.40m | 00:54AM0.22m | 2:09AM0.27m | 7:23PM0.31m | 4:15AM0.28m | |||||||
— | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
6:25 | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:21 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 13 | E 12 | E 11 | E 10 | SW 18 | SW 18 | E 10 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
28 | 22 | 20 | 50 | 67 | 59 | 52 | 154 | 109 | 371 | 205 | 195 | 237 | 208 | 206 | 240 | 158 | 266 | 341 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 22 | SE 8 | SW 20 | SE 8 | SSW 19 | SE 8 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSE 9 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | S 12 |
23 | 19 | 45 | 14 | 98 | 24 | 142 | 18 | 60 | 69 | 40 | 64 | 50 | 31 | 74 | 8 | 99 | 40 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | S 10 | E 14 | SSW 21 | SE 8 | SW 19 | SE 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSW 18 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SW 11 | S 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSE 8 | S 10 |
20 | 8 | 15 | 45 | 21 | 96 | 11 | 12 | 23 | 109 | 19 | 19 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 25 | 70 | 7 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | ENE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 |
39 | 16 | 26 | 26 | 43 | 59 | 88 | 184 | 219 | 539 | 332 | 450 | 524 | 450 | 505 | 499 | 524 | 553 | 450 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 66 | 122 | 122 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 106 | 106 | 66 | 106 | 106 | 85 | 106 | 109 |
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Information about the Kaalualu Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Kaalualu Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kaalualu Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kaalualu Point 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 (Kaalualu Point) 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 Kaalualu Point 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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