Makapu'u Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.31° N 157.66° W

Makapu'u Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 10 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Makapu'u sea temperature is
26.5°C
0.3° 

Makapu'u surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Makapu'u surf forecast from 10 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 18 Nov, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 13 Nov, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, ENE swell with 881 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 18 Nov, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period with ENE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Makapu'u this week:

The surf forecast for Makapu'u over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Makapu'u in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 13) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 16s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 11) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 18th Nov)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 18th Nov)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 13th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makapu'u over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue morning). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri morning). Mainly strong winds.

Tuesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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(10 max)
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Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
ENE
6
1.8
ENE
7
2.1
ENE
7
2.4
ENE
7
2.5
ENE
7
2.5
E
8
2.5
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7
2.5
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7
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7
3
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8
2.5
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7
2.5
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7
2.2
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7
2.1
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7
2.5
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7
2.3
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7
2.4
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7
1.8
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7
2.5
E
7
2
E
8
1.8
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
282
299
372
555
691
763
773
698
698
881
671
639
448
407
669
485
532
299
735
442
358
Wind (km/h)
40
ENE
40
NE
40
ENE
45
ENE
45
ENE
45
ENE
45
ENE
45
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45
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45
ENE
35
ENE
40
ENE
40
ENE
40
ENE
45
ENE
45
ENE
45
ENE
35
E
35
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35
E
20
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Wind State
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High Tide
1:17PM0.35m
4:22AM0.64m
1:33PM0.34m
5:03AM0.61m
5:51AM0.58m
6:47AM0.55m
7:51AM0.54m
8:50AM0.53m
Low Tide
10:08AM0.27m
8:18PM-0.05m
11:01AM0.27m
8:48PM-0.03m
12:14PM0.27m
9:19PM-0.01m
9:51PM0.02m
10:25PM0.06m
11:01PM0.10m
00:08AM0.15m
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Temp °C
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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 16 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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