Makapu'u Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.31° N 157.66° W

Makapu'u Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 24 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Makapu'u sea temperature is
26.7°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 25 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 28 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period, NNE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 29 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, S swell with 710 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 28 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period with NNE 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 Wednesday (Oct 28) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. 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 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 29) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 11s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 25) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 28th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 28th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 29th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 75mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Tue night, calm by Wed night).

Sunday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NNE
9
0.6
S
18
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
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15
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
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17
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16
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16
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15
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SSW
14
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NNE
11
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16
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16
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14
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14
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NE
9
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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222
437
341
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441
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257
400
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341
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620
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496
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519
447
Wind (km/h)
20
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NNE
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NNE
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ENE
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ENE
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NE
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NE
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SSE
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SSW
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NW
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NE
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ENE
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NE
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Wind State
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High Tide
2:22AM0.64m
1:15PM0.47m
3:04AM0.69m
1:36PM0.43m
3:51AM0.71m
1:55PM0.40m
4:42AM0.71m
2:10PM0.37m
5:41AM0.69m
6:51AM0.66m
Low Tide
8:12AM0.20m
7:48PM-0.07m
9:04AM0.23m
8:18PM-0.09m
10:02AM0.26m
8:53PM-0.10m
11:12AM0.28m
9:32PM-0.08m
10:17PM-0.05m
11:10PM0.00m
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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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