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Makapu'u surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Monday 09 Mar 2026 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
24.7° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Makapu'u this week:

The surf forecast for Makapu'u over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 16) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Makapu'u in the next 12 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 14) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 14) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 16th Mar)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 16th Mar)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 14th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Wed morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 145mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the S on Thu afternoon, near gales from the SSW by Sat morning).

Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
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Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
E
1.9
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.1
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.7
ENE
2
SSE
2.2
S
3
S
0.8
E
0.9
E
0.7
E
2.2
SSW
1.9
SSW
0.6
E
Period(s) (?)1099999888888678899778
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)7366535063833182321851761259281622824401118921197342131651
Wind
(km/h)
10
E
10
E
15
ESE
25
S
20
S
30
S
35
S
30
SSW
25
SSW
30
SSW
25
S
30
S
35
S
40
SSW
40
SSW
50
SSW
45
SSW
50
SW
40
SSW
40
SW
35
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
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off		cross-
off		cross-
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off		cross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
9:07PM
0.37
11:41PM
0.41
12:25AM
0.45
12:53AM
0.49
11:21AM
0.17
1:16AM
0.52
12:08PM
0.22
1:36AM
0.55
12:45PM
0.27
1:54AM
0.56
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:18AM
-0.00
11:51AM
0.02
1:13PM
0.05
3:54PM
0.05
8:49AM
0.13
5:11PM
0.01
8:05AM
0.13
5:57PM
-0.02
7:59AM
0.11
6:36PM
-0.04
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Sunrise6:43--6:43--6:41--6:41--6:41--6:39--6:39--
Sunset-6:37--6:37--6:37--6:38--6:38--6:38--6:39-
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Rain (mm)
--221-51113541812919815556664
Temp. °C232423232424242424242525242424242323242423
Feels °C (?)222623222324212122232424222020191818212120
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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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