Makapu'u Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.31° N 157.66° W

Makapu'u Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 05 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Makapu'u sea temperature is
27.1°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 5 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 8 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 19s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 11 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, S swell with 620 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 7 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s 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 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Makapu'u in the next 16 days are 1.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 11) 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 1.5m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 10) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 7th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 8th Oct)2ft (0.6m) 19s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 11th Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Mon morning, calm by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
5
Tuesday
6
Wednesday
7
Thursday
8
Friday
9
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
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(10 max)
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
17
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SSW
16
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SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.6
S
19
0.6
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.8
S
18
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
S
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
S
20
0.8
S
19
1
S
18
0.7
S
18
1.1
ENE
12
0.7
S
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
399
367
341
324
318
376
366
331
270
137
181
390
487
422
329
477
472
614
294
359
251
Wind (km/h)
30
ENE
30
NE
25
ENE
20
ENE
20
NE
10
SE
10
SSW
10
SSW
5
SW
15
S
15
S
15
S
20
S
15
SSW
0
WNW
5
NNE
20
NNE
15
NNE
20
NE
25
NNE
20
NE
Wind State
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
11:59AM0.65m
11:56PM0.34m
12:31PM0.64m
00:44AM0.42m
12:56PM0.62m
1:25AM0.49m
1:17PM0.59m
2:04AM0.55m
1:33PM0.54m
2:42AM0.60m
1:47PM0.50m
3:19AM0.62m
2:00PM0.46m
3:56AM0.63m
Low Tide
6:59PM0.16m
5:18AM0.08m
7:05PM0.13m
6:12AM0.09m
7:17PM0.09m
6:58AM0.11m
7:32PM0.05m
7:41AM0.15m
7:50PM0.02m
8:24AM0.19m
8:09PM-0.01m
9:07AM0.22m
8:30PM-0.02m
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rain showers
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Temp °C
25
25
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26
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Feels °C
22
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27
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27
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30
26
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22
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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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