
Surf Forecasts:
Kaalualu Point surf forecast from 20 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 24 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 23 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, E swell with 1,307 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 24 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period with E 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 Thursday (Sep 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kaalualu Point in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 24th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 24th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 23rd Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kaalualu Point over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the NE by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 55mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Wed night, strong winds from the ENE by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
575 | 612 | 600 | 440 | 482 | 401 | 649 | 978 | 1307 | 830 | 780 | 702 | 803 | 736 | 773 | 755 | 675 | 583 | 631 | 653 | 675 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 12:09PM0.75m | 00:35AM0.42m | 12:52PM0.80m | 1:14AM0.49m | 1:27PM0.83m | 1:48AM0.57m | 1:58PM0.86m | 2:20AM0.66m | 2:27PM0.86m | 2:52AM0.75m | 2:56PM0.84m | 3:25AM0.83m | 3:25PM0.80m | 4:01AM0.89m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:35PM0.27m | 5:41AM0.25m | 7:52PM0.22m | 6:38AM0.21m | 8:10PM0.18m | 7:24AM0.17m | 8:29PM0.13m | 8:06AM0.14m | 8:50PM0.09m | 8:47AM0.13m | 9:12PM0.06m | 9:28AM0.13m | 9:36PM0.03m | ||||||||
6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 6:20 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 29 | 4 | 16 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | E 10 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SSE 10 | S 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
292 | 288 | 265 | 239 | 181 | 158 | 110 | 163 | 1039 | 117 | 108 | 103 | 69 | 43 | 109 | 64 | 30 | 36 | 151 | 146 | 121 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSW 15 | S 11 | S 11 | S 15 | SW 14 | S 15 | SW 19 | S 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | S 10 | S 11 |
3 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 39 | 14 | 126 | 45 | 39 | 63 | 62 | 49 | 37 | 21 | 38 | 115 | 76 | 7 | 21 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | W 13 | S 11 | W 12 | S 15 | S 14 | SW 19 | S 13 | SSW 17 | SE 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 15 | S 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 15 |
3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 3 | 30 | 6 | 40 | 37 | 32 | 60 | 25 | 50 | 74 | 21 | 17 | 14 | 22 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
575 | 612 | 600 | 440 | 482 | 401 | 649 | 978 | 1307 | 830 | 780 | 702 | 803 | 736 | 773 | 755 | 675 | 583 | 631 | 653 | 675 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 204 | 79 | 7 | 7 | 79 | 7 | 204 | 104 | 7 | 90 | 66 | 7 | 66 | 81 | 66 | 91 | 66 | 66 | 79 | 66 | 66 |
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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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