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
25.4° 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 Thursday (May 14) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Keaulanas in the next 16 days are 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 14th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf11AM (Thu 14th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 14th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
0
1
0
1
1
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NNW
10
0.8
NNW
10
0.7
NNW
9
0.4
SSW
14
0.7
NW
16
1.1
NW
15
1.4
NW
14
1.4
NW
13
1.1
NW
12
1
NW
12
0.7
NW
11
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
19
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
157
120
73
82
271
509
742
642
347
282
126
152
103
87
131
249
186
251
212
161
207
Wind (km/h)
30
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
15
ENE
15
E
10
ENE
15
ENE
20
E
20
ENE
15
ENE
10
E
10
ENE
15
ENE
20
ENE
30
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
00:28AM0.44m
2:05PM0.62m
1:12AM0.39m
2:43PM0.71m
1:56AM0.34m
3:24PM0.78m
2:40AM0.29m
4:08PM0.82m
3:24AM0.25m
4:54PM0.83m
4:11AM0.22m
5:43PM0.81m
5:06AM0.20m
Low Tide
7:21PM0.26m
6:58AM0.04m
8:30PM0.23m
7:24AM0.01m
9:33PM0.20m
7:55AM-0.01m
10:33PM0.17m
8:28AM-0.03m
11:34PM0.15m
9:05AM-0.03m
00:36AM0.15m
9:45AM-0.02m
1:40AM0.14m
10:27AM0.02m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:52
5:52
5:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:01
7:01
7:02
7:02
7:04
7:04
7:05
7:05
1
5
4
1
Temp °C
26
24
25
26
24
25
26
24
26
25
24
26
26
25
26
26
25
26
27
24
26
22
22
22
23
22
24
24
23
26
25
23
26
26
25
28
28
26
26
26
23
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NNW
10
0.8
NNW
10
0.7
NNW
9
0.5
NW
9
0.7
NW
16
1.1
NW
15
1.4
NW
14
1.4
NW
13
1.1
NW
12
1
NW
12
0.7
NW
11
0.8
NE
8
0.8
NE
7
0.8
NE
7
0.6
NNW
10
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
NE
6
0.8
NE
7
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
Energy kJ
157
120
73
39
271
509
742
642
347
282
126
79
71
75
68
249
47
54
168
161
178
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
16
0.4
S
15
0.4
S
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
N
8
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SE
9
0.7
NE
7
0.6
NE
7
0.9
NE
7
0.5
SSE
11
0.6
NW
11
0.6
NNW
11
0.6
NNW
10
0.5
NNE
6
0.7
NE
8
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
19
0.5
NW
11
0.6
SSW
18
Energy kJ
129
69
66
82
32
78
21
46
37
69
66
96
78
69
23
66
186
233
212
61
207
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
11
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
N
9
0.5
SE
7
0.4
NW
11
0.4
SW
14
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
15
0.4
NNW
10
0.4
SSE
7
0.6
SSW
19
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
SSW
17
0.6
NNW
11
Energy kJ
10
42
56
26
27
43
47
132
124
169
74
152
103
87
131
38
19
251
19
92
81
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NE
6
0.9
ENE
6
1
ENE
6
1.2
ENE
6
1
NE
6
0.9
NE
7
1
NE
7
0.8
NE
7
1.3
E
8
1.2
E
8
0.9
NE
6
0.9
ENE
6
0.8
NE
6
Energy kJ
85
65
73
96
72
75
96
75
228
205
58
71
49
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
2
2
Distance (km)
9
5
6
6
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
2
2
14
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Oahu
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
4
3
3
4
4
2
2
3
2
4
2
3
4
4
4
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
9
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
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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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