Makapu'u Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.31° N 157.66° W

Makapu'u Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 12 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 12 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 20 Nov, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 15 Nov, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, ENE swell with 993 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 20 Nov, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s 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 Friday (Nov 20) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore 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 Sunday (Nov 15) 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 12s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 21) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Fri 20th Nov)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Best Surf11AM (Fri 20th Nov)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 15th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Thu morning). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sun morning). Mainly strong winds.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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High Tide
1:34PM0.32m
5:51AM0.58m
6:47AM0.55m
7:51AM0.54m
8:50AM0.53m
9:37AM0.52m
11:16PM0.26m
10:10AM0.51m
11:57PM0.35m
Low Tide
12:14PM0.27m
9:19PM-0.01m
9:51PM0.02m
10:25PM0.06m
11:01PM0.10m
00:08AM0.15m
5:27PM0.15m
2:24AM0.20m
5:21PM0.11m
4:12AM0.23m
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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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