Makapu'u Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.31° N 157.66° W

Makapu'u Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 27 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Makapu'u sea temperature is
27.4°C
0.4° 

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 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 3 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, E swell with 1,537 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 2 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period with SSW 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 (Oct 02) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) 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 1.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 2nd Oct)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 3rd Oct)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 27th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Mon night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
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Wave
Height (m)
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3.5
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SSW
13
1.2
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7
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SSW
12
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1807
1146
763
644
509
359
326
318
253
196
142
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99
Wind (km/h)
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25
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ESE
15
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15
SSE
20
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25
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25
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High Tide
2:31PM0.52m
3:51AM0.62m
2:47PM0.48m
4:42AM0.63m
2:59PM0.44m
5:41AM0.62m
3:00PM0.40m
6:58AM0.60m
8:41AM0.59m
10:16AM0.61m
Low Tide
8:58PM-0.01m
9:40AM0.21m
9:26PM-0.03m
10:35AM0.26m
9:58PM-0.03m
11:46AM0.31m
10:36PM-0.02m
11:25PM0.01m
00:40AM0.05m
2:32AM0.08m
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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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