Makapu'u surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 23 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 1.0m 13s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 5PM.

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

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thu
30
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
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
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NNE
10
0.8
NNE
9
1
NE
9
1.9
NE
6
1.7
NE
8
1.5
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
6
1.4
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
6
1.3
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
140
98
159
302
371
277
216
205
193
235
187
199
192
152
104
176
141
129
144
153
136
Wind (km/h)
25
NE
20
ENE
25
NE
35
NE
25
ENE
25
NE
25
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
25
E
25
ENE
35
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
10:06PM0.53m
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
Low Tide
6:56AM0.11m
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
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
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
6:52
6:53
6:53
6:54
6:54
1
1
1
2
Temp °C
23
23
23
23
23
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
21
21
21
20
20
22
21
23
22
21
22
22
21
22
20
20
20
19
20
20
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NNE
10
0.8
NNE
9
0.4
WNW
13
0.5
NW
12
0.6
NW
14
0.7
NW
13
1.3
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
0.7
NW
11
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
6
0.6
NW
16
0.7
NW
14
0.8
NNW
14
0.9
NNW
13
0.9
NNW
13
1
NNW
13
Energy kJ
140
98
55
73
158
175
216
205
193
123
187
199
192
152
104
193
214
236
261
249
341
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
12
0.4
WNW
13
0.4
NW
12
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
NW
12
0.7
NW
12
0.7
NW
12
0.6
SW
14
0.6
NNW
11
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.3
NE
10
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
8
0.4
S
16
Energy kJ
54
57
34
70
115
162
149
149
137
155
78
116
83
59
37
36
36
14
21
18
81
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
12
0.4
NW
11
0.3
SW
16
0.3
WNW
12
0.3
WNW
12
0.3
W
11
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.2
NNE
10
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
NNW
11
0.4
NNW
10
0.4
NNW
10
0.4
NE
8
0.2
SSE
5
0.3
NE
10
0.3
SW
11
0.2
SSW
11
0.2
S
16
0.4
NE
9
Energy kJ
45
33
40
28
26
21
178
169
169
10
118
75
41
41
17
3
15
19
11
21
20
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NE
5
0.8
NE
5
1
NE
9
1.9
NE
6
1.7
NE
8
1.5
NE
8
1.4
NE
8
0.9
ENE
6
1.4
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
6
1.3
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
7
Energy kJ
41
26
159
302
371
277
235
69
176
141
129
144
153
136
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
Distance (km)
8
18
21
51
20
49
18
49
49
49
49
49
18
49
49
49
50
50
50
50
50
Best forecast wave conditions in Oahu
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
8
6
6
5
5
7
9
5
5
9
5
5
6
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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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