
Surf Forecasts:
Makapu'u surf forecast from 3 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 16 Nov, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 7 Nov, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, E swell with 965 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 16 Nov, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period with E 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 Monday (Nov 16) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m 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 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 07) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 16s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 12) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 16th Nov) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 16th Nov) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 7th Nov) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makapu'u over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon night, min 24°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu night, min 24°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 3 | Wednesday 4 | Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
606 | 503 | 490 | 628 | 620 | 522 | 657 | 743 | 763 | 708 | 717 | 717 | 965 | 588 | 691 | 444 | 367 | 413 | 395 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 11:14PM0.30m | 11:02AM0.59m | 00:11AM0.40m | 11:33AM0.55m | 00:55AM0.48m | 11:56AM0.51m | 1:33AM0.56m | 12:13PM0.47m | 2:07AM0.62m | 12:28PM0.44m | 2:40AM0.65m | 12:43PM0.40m | 3:12AM0.66m | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:46AM0.16m | 6:01PM0.10m | 5:05AM0.18m | 6:13PM0.06m | 6:08AM0.20m | 6:28PM0.02m | 7:02AM0.22m | 6:45PM-0.02m | 7:50AM0.24m | 7:04PM-0.05m | 8:36AM0.25m | 7:26PM-0.06m | |||||||
— | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
5:53 | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 19 | NNW 17 | NNW 16 | NNW 15 | NNW 14 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 |
779 | 690 | 543 | 387 | 224 | 268 | 1789 | 2582 | 2102 | 1206 | 785 | 763 | 624 | 520 | 299 | 774 | 579 | 469 | 380 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | NNW 15 | SSW 18 | NNW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | NNW 15 | ESE 9 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 |
51 | 23 | 21 | 10 | 130 | 121 | 199 | 171 | 223 | 121 | 150 | 73 | 73 | 105 | 334 | 86 | 78 | 75 | 43 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | E 10 | SSW 17 | NNW 18 | SSW 18 | NNW 22 | SSW 17 | NNW 11 | W 16 | SSW 16 | W 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | NNW 16 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SE 9 | S 16 | S 15 |
21 | 8 | 29 | 31 | 106 | 186 | 116 | 66 | 5 | 48 | 4 | 56 | 52 | 26 | 61 | 87 | 3 | 21 | 42 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
606 | 503 | 490 | 628 | 620 | 522 | 657 | 743 | 763 | 708 | 717 | 717 | 965 | 588 | 691 | 444 | 367 | 413 | 395 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 55 | 111 | 110 | 63 | 113 | 51 | 58 | 63 | 56 | 55 | 110 | 217 | 217 | 217 | 63 | 56 | 110 | 110 | 58 |
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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.










