Kaena Point surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Monday 17 Nov 2025 HST
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Kaena Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kaena Point sea temperature is
26.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kaena Point this week:

The surf forecast for Kaena Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 17) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kaena Point in the next 12 days are 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 22) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 19) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Mon 17th Nov)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 20th Nov)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 22nd Nov)7ft (2.2m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kaena Point over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Mon night, strong winds from the E by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
NW
0.9
NW
0.6
NW
0.7
NW
0.7
NW
1
NW
1.3
NW
1.6
NW
2.1
NNW
1.8
NNW
1.4
NW
1.2
NW
1.1
NW
0.9
NW
1
NW
2
NW
2.2
NW
2.1
NW
1.9
NW
1.6
NW
1.9
NNW
Period(s) (?)121212131615131413131313131619171615141413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)214205108168261418577107915671127711509382448678226725061900150010341274
Wind
(km/h)
10
ENE
20
NE
10
ENE
15
NE
20
ENE
25
ENE
30
E
35
E
35
E
20
E
20
ENE
20
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
E
10
E
20
E
10
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:05PM
0.33
2:44AM
0.66
1:35PM
0.29
3:14AM
0.69
2:04PM
0.26
3:46AM
0.70
2:29PM
0.24
4:21AM
0.70
2:50PM
0.22
4:58AM
0.69
3:01PM
0.21
5:38AM
0.67
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:05AM
0.25
7:11PM
0.06
9:54AM
0.23
7:32PM
0.05
10:41AM
0.21
7:55PM
0.04
11:29AM
0.21
8:20PM
0.04
12:23PM
0.20
8:47PM
0.04
1:36PM
0.20
9:14PM
0.05
9:41PM
0.07
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Sunrise6:45--6:46--6:46--6:47--6:48--6:48--6:48--
Sunset-5:50--5:50--5:50--5:49--5:49--5:49--5:49-
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
--1--21--------------
Temp. °C262625252624242424252525252625262625262725
Feels °C (?)272525262623222021242425242525272725282725
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Information about the Kaena Point Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Kaena Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Kaena Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kaena 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 (Kaena 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 Kaena 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.

Kaena Point is 28 km (17 miles) from Wahiawa. If you plan a vacation in Oahu, look for hotels and other accommodation in Wahiawa. Wahiawa has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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