Makapu'u Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.31° N 157.66° W

Makapu'u Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 20 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Makapu'u sea temperature is
26.8°C
0.0° 

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 21 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 27 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 21 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, ENE swell with 689 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 27 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period with S 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 Tuesday (Oct 27) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Makapu'u in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 11s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 25) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Tue 27th Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf 5PM (Tue 27th Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 21st Oct)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Wed night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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High Tide
00:00AM0.34m
12:04PM0.56m
00:34AM0.41m
12:21PM0.55m
1:07AM0.49m
12:38PM0.53m
1:44AM0.57m
12:56PM0.50m
2:22AM0.64m
1:15PM0.47m
3:04AM0.69m
1:36PM0.43m
3:51AM0.71m
Low Tide
6:31PM0.15m
5:01AM0.15m
6:33PM0.11m
5:51AM0.15m
6:44PM0.07m
6:37AM0.16m
7:00PM0.02m
7:24AM0.18m
7:22PM-0.03m
8:12AM0.20m
7:48PM-0.07m
9:04AM0.23m
8:18PM-0.09m
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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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