Makapu'u Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.31° N 157.66° W

Makapu'u Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 02 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Makapu'u sea temperature is
27.0°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 3 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 7 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 8 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with 413 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 7 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Wednesday (Oct 07) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period. 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 0.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 08) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 10s period and expected on Friday (Oct 09) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 7th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 7th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 8th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri night, min 24°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Fri night, fresh winds from the ENE by Sun night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wave
Height (m)
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ENE
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SSW
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S
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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262
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
10:16AM0.61m
11:17AM0.64m
10:50PM0.26m
11:59AM0.65m
11:56PM0.34m
12:31PM0.64m
00:44AM0.42m
12:56PM0.62m
1:25AM0.49m
1:17PM0.59m
2:04AM0.55m
Low Tide
00:40AM0.05m
2:32AM0.08m
7:15PM0.19m
4:10AM0.08m
6:59PM0.16m
5:18AM0.08m
7:05PM0.13m
6:12AM0.09m
7:17PM0.09m
6:58AM0.11m
7:32PM0.05m
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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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