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Makapu'u surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 25 Nov 2025 HST
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Makapu'u surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Makapu'u sea temperature is
25.9° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Makapu'u this week:

The surf forecast for Makapu'u over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 26) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Makapu'u in the next 12 days are 1.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 25) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 18s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 30) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Wed 26th Nov)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf 2PM (Wed 26th Nov)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 25th Nov)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makapu'u over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
E
1
E
0.9
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.4
SSE
0.7
E
0.8
E
1.1
E
1.2
E
1.1
E
1
E
0.8
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.9
E
0.9
E
1.2
E
1.1
E
1
E
Period(s) (?)7777713776676888887677
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)13110683644858486283109110807880646510287116111106
Wind
(km/h)
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ESE
15
ENE
5
ENE
15
E
10
ENE
15
E
10
ENE
5
ENE
5
WSW
5
E
10
NNE
15
ENE
5
ESE
15
SE
15
E
0
SE
15
ESE
15
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onononcross-
on		ononononononglassoffglasscross-
on		oncross-
on		crossonglasscross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:44AM
0.57
8:32AM
0.55
9:06PM
0.22
9:12AM
0.53
11:12PM
0.31
9:48AM
0.51
12:05AM
0.43
10:21AM
0.48
12:48AM
0.55
10:54AM
0.44
1:29AM
0.65
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:37PM
0.04
11:25PM
0.09
4:49PM
0.16
12:50AM
0.16
4:44PM
0.11
2:58AM
0.22
5:00PM
0.05
4:47AM
0.25
5:24PM
-0.02
6:13AM
0.26
5:53PM
-0.08
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Sunrise6:47--6:48--6:48--6:48--6:50--6:50--6:50--
Sunset-5:46--5:46--5:46--5:46--5:46--5:46--5:46-
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C252424242524242524252424242424242424242424
Feels °C (?)242224232725252725262327262624262425262526
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Information about the Makapu'u Surf forecast

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

Makapu'u is 13 km (8 miles) from the city of Kailua. If you plan a vacation in Oahu, look for hotels and other accommodation in Kailua. Kailua has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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