Makapu'u surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 24 Apr 2026 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
25.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Makapu'u this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Makapu'u in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 25) at 8AM. 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 12s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 25th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NNE
9
0.7
NNE
9
1.9
NE
6
1.7
NE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.2
NE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
7
1.6
E
6
1.6
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
6
1.2
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
98
71
284
371
227
245
188
205
223
160
193
247
163
117
209
232
176
165
136
173
242
Wind (km/h)
20
NE
25
NE
35
NE
25
ENE
25
NE
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
NE
20
ENE
20
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
10:17AM0.16m
11:01PM0.52m
11:45AM0.24m
11:40PM0.50m
12:35PM0.33m
00:07AM0.48m
1:15PM0.41m
00:27AM0.44m
1:50PM0.48m
00:42AM0.41m
2:22PM0.53m
00:56AM0.38m
2:53PM0.56m
1:11AM0.35m
Low Tide
2:51PM0.06m
6:30AM0.09m
4:27PM0.09m
6:32AM0.05m
5:37PM0.11m
6:41AM0.02m
6:32PM0.13m
6:53AM-0.02m
7:19PM0.15m
7:08AM-0.06m
8:02PM0.17m
7:26AM-0.09m
8:44PM0.18m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:03
6:03
6:03
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:00
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6:52
6:52
6:52
6:53
6:53
6:54
6:54
Temp °C
23
23
23
23
24
23
24
24
24
24
24
23
24
24
23
23
23
23
23
24
23
21
21
20
20
22
21
23
22
22
24
22
20
22
22
19
19
20
20
20
21
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NNE
9
0.7
NNE
9
0.5
NW
12
0.6
NW
14
0.7
NW
13
0.7
NW
12
1.3
NE
8
0.7
NW
12
0.7
NW
11
1.2
NE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
7
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.5
NW
14
0.7
NW
14
0.8
NNW
14
0.8
NNW
13
0.9
NNW
12
0.9
NNW
12
0.9
NNW
12
Energy kJ
98
71
73
158
175
149
188
137
123
160
193
247
59
37
89
214
253
215
241
241
233
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
13
0.4
WNW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.7
NW
12
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
NNW
11
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NW
10
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.3
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
8
0.4
S
16
0.4
SSW
15
Energy kJ
57
55
70
115
162
178
149
169
155
78
116
83
27
25
36
36
14
21
18
81
78
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NW
12
0.3
WNW
12
0.3
WNW
12
0.4
NNE
8
0.3
W
11
0.6
SW
14
0.2
S
11
0.2
E
8
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
NNW
11
0.4
NNW
10
0.4
NE
9
0.3
NW
14
0.4
NE
8
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
SSW
11
0.2
S
18
0.2
S
16
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
Energy kJ
33
34
28
26
28
20
169
9
5
118
75
42
19
29
16
9
12
25
21
19
22
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NE
5
0.8
NE
5
1.9
NE
6
1.7
NE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.3
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
7
1.6
E
6
1.6
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
6
1.2
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
7
Energy kJ
25
30
284
371
227
245
205
223
151
163
117
209
232
176
165
136
173
242
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
49
49
55
21
49
18
49
49
49
49
49
49
49
55
50
49
50
50
50
49
49
Best forecast wave conditions in Oahu
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
7
5
8
6
6
5
5
7
9
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
5
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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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