Makapu'u Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.31° N 157.66° W

Issued: 1 am 12 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Makapu'u sea temperature is
25.7° 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 12 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 14 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,134 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 1.3m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 14) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 17s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 13) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 14th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
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
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
16
0.5
S
15
0.6
S
24
0.8
SSW
22
0.8
SSW
21
1
SSW
20
1.2
SSW
19
1.3
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
S
17
0.8
S
16
1.1
S
15
1
S
14
0.9
S
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
80
106
404
669
611
829
990
1050
939
813
783
666
472
437
326
295
295
321
522
423
320
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
20
NE
15
ENE
15
NE
20
NE
20
NE
20
NE
25
NE
20
NE
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
20
NE
15
ENE
15
ENE
20
ENE
15
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
ENE
Wind State
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
1:55PM0.67m
11:22PM0.32m
2:39PM0.73m
00:09AM0.30m
3:24PM0.75m
00:58AM0.29m
4:12PM0.75m
1:50AM0.27m
4:59PM0.73m
2:48AM0.26m
5:44PM0.70m
3:56AM0.24m
6:26PM0.65m
Low Tide
8:25PM0.25m
6:38AM-0.16m
9:24PM0.23m
7:22AM-0.18m
10:19PM0.22m
8:08AM-0.18m
11:12PM0.21m
8:56AM-0.16m
00:05AM0.20m
9:43AM-0.11m
00:57AM0.18m
10:30AM-0.05m
1:45AM0.16m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:12
7:13
7:13
7:13
7:14
7:14
7:14
 mm
Temp °C
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
25
24
24
25
24
Feels °C
24
23
24
24
23
23
23
22
23
24
22
22
23
23
23
24
25
23
24
25
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.8
SSW
22
0.8
SSW
21
1
SSW
20
1.2
SSW
19
1.3
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
1.1
S
15
1
S
14
0.9
S
14
Energy kJ
78
76
72
669
611
829
990
1050
939
813
783
666
472
437
326
295
295
218
522
423
320
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
16
0.5
S
15
0.6
S
15
0.7
ENE
7
0.6
S
13
0.6
SSW
17
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.9
ENE
6
0.3
NW
12
0.9
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.8
S
16
0.8
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
9
0.4
NW
9
Energy kJ
80
106
150
49
127
188
47
47
45
44
63
21
127
121
90
86
88
321
103
90
31
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
20
0.5
SW
19
0.6
S
24
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
18
0.5
S
13
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
12
0.2
NNW
7
0.2
NNW
7
0.3
S
12
0.2
SSW
11
0.3
SSE
11
0.3
NW
11
0.4
S
18
0.6
S
18
0.7
S
17
0.7
ENE
10
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NW
10
0.3
SSW
20
Energy kJ
97
184
404
209
209
85
90
37
5
5
24
11
23
19
106
219
281
83
35
34
75
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
1.1
NE
5
0.8
ENE
7
0.9
NE
7
1.1
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
9
Energy kJ
53
59
57
49
61
65
214
67
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
2
3
3
3
2
2
3
Distance (km)
18
8
8
16
8
8
18
18
17
18
18
18
49
18
16
18
18
16
22
18
18
Best forecast wave conditions in Oahu
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
8
5
5
5
4
5
9
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
4
5
4
6
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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