Keaulanas surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA

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Keaulanas surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Keaulanas sea temperature is
25.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Keaulanas this week:

The surf forecast for Keaulanas over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Keaulanas in the next 16 days are 0.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) 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 1.9m 8s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Wed 27th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Best Surf 2PM (Wed 27th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 23rd May)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds.

Wed
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
17
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.6
S
15
0.5
S
15
0.4
S
18
0.6
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.7
S
15
0.7
NW
13
0.7
NW
12
0.7
NW
12
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.4
S
12
0.6
S
15
0.6
S
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
152
101
134
127
157
109
98
188
125
215
180
152
144
140
142
87
84
80
47
150
144
Wind (km/h)
30
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
40
ENE
25
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
7:28PM0.72m
8:01AM0.20m
8:22PM0.66m
10:01AM0.25m
9:15PM0.60m
11:31AM0.34m
10:06PM0.53m
12:27PM0.43m
10:55PM0.47m
1:08PM0.51m
11:42PM0.41m
1:43PM0.59m
00:27AM0.36m
Low Tide
3:42AM0.13m
12:10PM0.14m
4:27AM0.12m
1:30PM0.22m
5:03AM0.11m
3:27PM0.28m
5:32AM0.09m
5:26PM0.31m
5:58AM0.08m
7:02PM0.30m
6:22AM0.07m
8:16PM0.27m
6:45AM0.07m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:52
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:05
7:06
7:06
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
Temp °C
26
24
24
25
23
24
25
23
24
25
23
24
25
23
25
25
23
25
25
24
25
23
21
20
21
19
20
20
19
19
20
19
20
21
20
22
21
21
21
21
21
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NNW
11
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.6
S
15
0.5
S
15
0.5
S
14
0.6
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.7
S
15
0.7
NW
13
0.7
NW
12
0.7
NW
12
0.6
NW
11
0.6
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.4
S
12
0.6
S
15
0.6
NW
13
Energy kJ
99
101
134
127
157
109
94
188
125
215
180
152
144
101
142
87
84
80
47
150
144
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
14
0.4
NNW
10
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NNW
10
0.5
NW
11
0.5
NW
11
0.4
NNW
16
0.7
NNW
15
0.6
S
15
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.6
S
14
0.5
NW
11
0.5
NW
11
0.4
NW
10
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
16
0.4
NW
15
0.6
S
14
Energy kJ
152
41
60
24
25
41
57
56
102
191
155
93
92
140
58
56
27
46
45
76
142
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
17
0.4
NW
10
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSE
13
0.4
SSE
12
0.4
S
18
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
NW
10
0.4
NNW
10
0.4
NW
10
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
16
0.1
SW
20
0.4
SE
5
0.2
SSE
6
0.2
SSE
6
0.4
NW
10
0.3
NW
10
0.2
NNW
9
0.4
SSE
8
Energy kJ
62
93
24
28
32
57
98
60
50
39
24
46
46
16
10
4
3
24
15
8
26
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
7
1.6
NE
8
1.6
NE
7
1.8
NE
6
1.5
NE
8
1.8
NE
8
1.8
NE
8
1.7
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.5
NE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
Energy kJ
154
209
284
329
322
285
251
268
375
443
392
256
311
286
233
251
183
183
223
210
141
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
1
1
3
3
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
16
162
176
3823
13
167
167
5
162
176
11
164
161
5
13
160
6
176
162
5
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Oahu
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
1
2
3
3
1
3
2
1
4
2
1
4
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
7
6
6
7
8
7
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
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Information about the Keaulanas Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Keaulanas provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Keaulanas can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Keaulanas 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 (Keaulanas) 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 Keaulanas 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.

Keaulanas is 7 km (4 miles) from Makakilo City. If you plan a vacation in Oahu, look for hotels and other accommodation in Makakilo City. Makakilo City has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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