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Makapu'u surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 12 Sep 2025 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
27.1° 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 12 days are 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 12s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 13) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 18th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makapu'u over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Fri
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
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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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
E
1.3
E
0.7
S
0.7
S
1.3
ENE
1.2
E
1.1
E
1.1
ENE
1
E
1.1
ENE
0.5
SSW
1.4
E
1.3
E
1.4
E
1.1
E
1.4
E
1.4
E
1.8
E
2
E
1.9
E
1.6
E
Period(s) (?)771312667688136666666776
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)203178160144134112127771151599511911613282151137272345321213
Wind
(km/h)
35
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
30
NE
25
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononononononononononononononononononononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:32PM
0.41
8:47AM
0.58
10:35AM
0.60
11:44AM
0.64
9:55PM
0.23
12:29PM
0.66
11:42PM
0.29
1:04PM
0.66
12:30AM
0.35
1:30PM
0.66
1:09AM
0.41
1:51PM
0.63
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:49PM
0.01
12:51AM
0.04
2:30AM
0.06
9:03PM 4:11AM
0.20 0.06
7:57PM
0.20
5:21AM
0.04
7:51PM
0.19
6:11AM
0.03
7:55PM
0.16
6:52AM
0.04
Fri
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Sunrise--6:16--6:16--6:16--6:16--6:18--6:18--6:18
Sunset6:36--6:35--6:34--6:32--6:31--6:30--6:30--
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
---------------------
Temp. °C262625252526262525252525252525252525252525
Feels °C (?)242423222224232324232323222223232221232322
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for HAW - Oahu

  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Makapu'u (calm at Maunalani Heights wx 13 km from Makapu'u). 1.1m 6s windswell from the ENE with a 0.4m 10s swell from the SSE. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

    57 minutes ago Makapu'u
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Actual: 57 min ago

3 km/h
E
Clean
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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 12 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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