Makapu'u Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.31° N 157.66° W

Makapu'u Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 21 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 22 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 26 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 25 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SSW swell with 493 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 26 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s 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 Monday (Oct 26) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Makapu'u in the next 16 days are 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 2PM. 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 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 26th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 26th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 25th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Wed
21
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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ENE
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1.6
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1.4
ENE
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0.9
NE
8
0.9
NE
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8
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18
0.8
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14
0.6
SSW
17
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18
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
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15
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
S
16
0.9
S
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
336
288
208
94
96
124
158
74
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280
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254
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257
386
Wind (km/h)
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20
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Wind State
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High Tide
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
1:55PM0.40m
4:42AM0.71m
Low Tide
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
10:02AM0.26m
8:53PM-0.10m
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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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