Makapu'u surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 30 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
25.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Makapu'u this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Makapu'u in the next 16 days are 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) 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 1.0m 15s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 1st May)7.5ft (2.3m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Thu morning). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun morning, light winds from the NNE by Tue night).

Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
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
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
ENE
7
2
ENE
7
2.2
ENE
7
2.3
ENE
7
1.9
ENE
8
2.1
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.8
E
8
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
372
360
457
560
389
509
408
318
314
314
284
298
234
186
155
96
99
76
103
85
146
Wind (km/h)
40
ENE
35
ENE
40
ENE
40
ENE
40
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
35
NE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
NE
25
ENE
15
ENE
20
NE
5
NNE
10
NNE
20
NNE
20
ENE
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
2:53PM0.56m
1:11AM0.35m
3:24PM0.58m
1:28AM0.32m
3:56PM0.58m
1:46AM0.30m
4:31PM0.56m
2:03AM0.28m
5:11PM0.54m
2:08AM0.26m
5:59PM0.51m
7:00PM0.48m
Low Tide
8:44PM0.18m
7:46AM-0.10m
9:27PM0.19m
8:10AM-0.10m
10:11PM0.20m
8:36AM-0.09m
11:00PM0.21m
9:05AM-0.08m
00:04AM0.22m
9:34AM-0.06m
10:05AM-0.03m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
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6:00
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:56
5:56
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6:54
6:54
6:55
6:55
6:57
6:57
6:57
1
1
Temp °C
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
24
23
24
24
24
24
24
24
18
18
18
18
18
19
19
19
20
20
19
19
20
22
22
25
24
25
25
24
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NNW
12
0.9
NNW
12
0.9
NNW
13
0.9
NNW
12
0.8
NNW
12
0.8
NW
17
1
NW
15
0.9
NW
14
0.8
NW
13
0.6
NW
12
0.6
NW
12
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
S
13
0.5
NW
13
1.2
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.8
E
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.8
NNW
10
0.9
NNW
10
Energy kJ
184
218
265
226
156
350
435
293
205
118
116
163
92
80
155
96
99
76
77
114
143
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
16
0.4
S
16
0.3
NNW
7
0.5
S
15
0.5
S
16
0.7
NNW
12
0.5
S
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
16
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
14
0.6
NW
11
0.4
NW
11
0.5
S
13
0.9
NW
12
0.9
NW
12
0.8
NNW
11
0.6
NW
11
0.6
NW
10
0.7
E
8
0.5
SSW
16
Energy kJ
47
81
10
110
129
119
106
69
263
128
150
76
40
89
205
199
154
94
85
58
146
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
S
15
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
NW
18
0.4
S
13
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.1
SW
21
0.3
SSW
16
0.1
SW
21
0.4
SW
20
0.4
NW
13
0.3
NW
10
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SW
18
0.4
N
7
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
E
8
Energy kJ
15
29
41
61
113
56
103
103
18
51
18
97
44
15
56
50
79
15
103
85
32
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
ENE
7
2
ENE
7
2.2
ENE
7
2.3
ENE
7
1.9
ENE
8
2.1
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
0.4
N
7
0.4
NNE
3
0.7
NE
4
Energy kJ
372
360
457
560
389
509
408
318
314
314
284
298
234
186
14
4
13
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
55
61
58
56
58
50
49
51
20
49
110
21
49
22
18
8
18
2
2
8
18
Best forecast wave conditions in Oahu
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
1
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
7
6
9
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
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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