Keaulanas surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 11 Mar 2026 HST
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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
24.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Keaulanas this week:

The surf forecast for Keaulanas over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Keaulanas in the next 12 days are 3.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 14) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 15) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 17th Mar)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 17th Mar)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 14th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 188mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Thu morning, strong winds from the S by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sat night, min 20°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, calm by Tue morning).

Wed
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
3
3
3
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
WNW
1.2
W
1.1
W
0.9
WNW
0.9
WNW
2.3
SSW
3
SSW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
2.5
WSW
2.2
W
2
W
1.7
W
1.6
W
1.3
W
1
NNW
1.4
NNW
1.5
NNW
1.3
NNW
0.9
S
Period(s) (?)1211101010688889101010991312111116
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1933292591701633849901384164812871076947786546450276345505512400402
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSW
20
SSW
25
S
20
SE
20
SE
45
S
45
S
50
SSW
45
SSW
35
SW
40
SW
30
WSW
15
SW
20
SSW
15
W
10
WNW
5
NW
0
ESE
5
NW
5
NNE
5
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononononononcross-
on
cross-
on
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High Tide
/ height (m)
11:47PM
0.56
11:59AM
0.20
12:40AM
0.59
12:57PM
0.23
1:19AM
0.62
1:35PM
0.27
1:53AM
0.65
2:09PM
0.33
2:24AM
0.65
2:44PM
0.39
2:53AM
0.64
3:20PM
0.46
3:22AM
0.60
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:55AM
0.18
4:02PM
0.16
8:42AM
0.17
5:31PM
0.15
8:48AM
0.15
6:34PM
0.13
8:59AM
0.13
7:26PM
0.11
9:13AM
0.11
8:14PM
0.11
9:29AM
0.09
9:02PM
0.12
9:47AM
0.07
Wed
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Sunrise--6:43--6:43--6:41--6:41--6:39--6:39--6:37
Sunset6:39--6:39--6:40--6:40--6:40--6:42--6:42--
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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light rain
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light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
6841882025821712521142841--
Temp. °C242424222323222423232424242323222121222223
Feels °C (?)222424212219181919192021232422222224252425
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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 12 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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