Makapu'u Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.31° N 157.66° W

Issued: 7 pm 27 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Makapu'u sea temperature is
26.2° C

Normal for this time of year

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 28 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 1 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, ENE swell with 533 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Makapu'u this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Makapu'u in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 15s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 1st Jul)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sat night, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Tue night, min 25°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Sat
4
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
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
2
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.8
ENE
8
2
ENE
8
2
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.1
NE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
0.6
S
21
0.7
S
20
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
507
419
303
296
438
385
387
263
234
412
512
499
432
345
302
256
168
263
253
326
377
Wind (km/h)
35
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
Wind State
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
11:35PM0.29m
3:10PM0.63m
00:25AM0.29m
3:42PM0.64m
1:09AM0.28m
4:15PM0.64m
1:50AM0.28m
4:46PM0.64m
2:33AM0.28m
5:14PM0.63m
3:22AM0.27m
5:39PM0.61m
4:22AM0.27m
6:00PM0.58m
Low Tide
9:35PM0.24m
6:56AM-0.08m
9:56PM0.23m
7:33AM-0.08m
10:24PM0.22m
8:08AM-0.08m
10:58PM0.22m
8:42AM-0.07m
11:33PM0.21m
9:15AM-0.05m
00:07AM0.20m
9:47AM-0.01m
00:39AM0.17m
10:19AM0.04m
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thunderstorm
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part cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:15
7:15
7:15
7:15
7:15
7:15
7:15
7:15
 mm
2
1
1
1
Temp °C
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
Feels °C
21
22
22
22
24
23
23
24
23
24
23
23
23
23
22
23
23
23
23
22
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
18
0.6
S
18
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
1.9
ENE
8
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
S
13
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
1.1
NE
8
1.5
ENE
8
0.5
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
S
20
Energy kJ
230
227
273
269
231
385
167
143
141
85
180
183
143
133
121
116
141
263
147
215
377
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
11
0.3
SSW
11
0.3
SSW
10
0.3
SSE
9
0.6
S
15
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
10
0.5
SW
15
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.3
SSW
20
0.4
SSW
20
0.4
SSW
19
0.5
S
18
0.5
SSW
17
0.5
SSW
17
0.4
SSW
12
0.6
S
21
0.6
E
8
Energy kJ
48
25
25
21
16
157
20
20
20
113
9
9
82
127
115
163
168
157
59
326
50
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
9
0.3
SSW
10
0.4
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
10
0.2
SSW
15
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SSE
10
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
16
0.2
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
8
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
22
0.6
E
8
0.5
SW
16
Energy kJ
60
54
19
17
21
98
9
21
33
19
20
20
8
8
15
14
85
60
164
48
121
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
2
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
7
1.9
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.8
ENE
8
2
ENE
8
2
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
0.9
E
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.4
NE
8
Energy kJ
507
419
303
296
438
263
387
263
234
412
512
499
432
345
302
256
98
193
253
224
232
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
49
49
58
18
56
49
49
49
49
49
55
50
49
49
55
49
50
49
49
55
55
Best forecast wave conditions in Oahu
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
1
2
3
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
6
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
9
6
5
5
8
5
4
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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