Makapu'u Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.31° N 157.66° W

Makapu'u Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 26 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Makapu'u sea temperature is
26.7°C
0.1° 

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 27 Oct 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 2 Nov, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NNE swell with 737 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Makapu'u this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Makapu'u in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 02) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 15s period and expected on Monday (Nov 02) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 2nd Nov)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 70mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon night, min 20°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Mon night, fresh winds from the NNE by Tue night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu night, min 23°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
1
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Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
S
17
0.7
S
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
S
15
0.8
S
14
0.7
S
18
1.1
S
16
1.1
S
16
1.6
NE
10
1.1
S
14
1.1
S
14
1
S
13
0.9
S
13
0.9
S
13
1.4
NE
8
1.3
NNE
8
1.3
NNE
8
2.1
NNE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
254
202
257
400
343
261
294
620
605
520
496
496
350
284
289
260
203
173
462
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
15
ENE
15
NE
35
NNE
25
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
25
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
25
NE
25
NE
20
NE
25
NE
20
NNE
20
NNE
25
NNE
35
NNE
35
NNE
Wind State
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
3:51AM0.71m
1:55PM0.40m
4:42AM0.71m
2:10PM0.37m
5:41AM0.69m
6:51AM0.66m
8:10AM0.64m
9:23AM0.62m
9:20PM0.22m
Low Tide
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
00:23AM0.06m
6:27PM0.17m
2:05AM0.12m
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Temp °C
24
24
24
22
23
23
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
Feels °C
24
25
24
22
22
22
25
24
23
24
24
23
23
24
23
24
22
22
21
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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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