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Kailua Beach Surf Forecast
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Kailua Beach surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 05 May 2026 HSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Kailua Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kailua Beach sea temperature is
25.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kailua Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Kailua Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kailua Beach in the next 16 days are 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Tue 5th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Tue 5th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 7th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kailua Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 17 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NW 12 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | |
195 | 154 | 149 | 80 | 100 | 186 | 385 | 521 | 824 | 451 | 325 | 235 | 121 | 92 | 73 | 184 | 193 | 289 | 193 | 154 | 159 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 5:36PM0.76m | 6:28PM0.73m | 7:28PM0.72m | 8:27PM0.71m | 7:44AM0.34m | 9:19PM0.70m | 10:37AM0.41m | 10:02PM0.69m | 11:37AM0.51m | 10:40PM0.68m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 9:29AM0.10m | 9:59AM0.13m | 10:33AM0.18m | 11:16AM0.23m | 6:08AM0.34m | 5:17AM0.30m | 2:41PM0.36m | 5:22AM0.25m | 4:25PM0.38m | ||||||||||||
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 | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 7:00 | — |
2 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
26 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 6 | NNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NW 12 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | N 7 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 |
 kJ | 123 | 57 | 149 | 80 | 100 | 63 | 374 | 521 | 824 | 451 | 325 | 235 | 121 | 92 | 32 | 184 | 193 | 289 | 193 | 146 | 69 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NNW 11 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NW 17 | NW 15 | NW 14 | E 8 | S 18 | S 17 | ESE 8 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 10 | N 6 | NNW 13 | S 19 | ESE 8 | N 7 | NNW 7 |
| kJ | 195 | 154 | 44 | 45 | 32 | 186 | 385 | 407 | 48 | 54 | 23 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 73 | 22 | 69 | 7 | 14 | 4 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | ESE 8 | ENE 7 | N 6 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | N 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 13 | S 11 | S 18 | S 18 | S 17 |
| kJ | 11 | 22 | 18 | 7 | 7 | 33 | 35 | 47 | 4 | 13 | 8 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 14 | 2 | 27 | 24 | 23 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | — | — | 33 | 33 | — | — | 48 | 63 | 22 | 25 | 21 | 28 | 42 | 56 | 151 | 102 | 154 | 159 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 48 | 42 |
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Information about the Kailua Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Kailua Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kailua Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kailua Beach 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 (Kailua Beach) 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 Kailua Beach 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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