Makapu'u surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 27 Apr 2026 HST
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Makapu'u surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Makapu'u sea temperature is
24.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Makapu'u this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Makapu'u in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 11AM. 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 13s period and expected on Friday (May 01) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 2nd May)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds.

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Mon
4
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
6
1.7
ENE
6
1.7
ENE
7
1.9
ENE
7
2.1
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
7
2.1
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
223
137
141
247
162
163
140
233
248
317
449
319
310
494
456
441
361
376
302
283
257
Wind (km/h)
30
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
30
NE
35
NE
35
ENE
40
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
40
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
30
NE
25
ENE
25
ENE
30
NE
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
00:27AM0.44m
1:50PM0.48m
00:42AM0.41m
2:22PM0.53m
00:56AM0.38m
2:53PM0.56m
1:11AM0.35m
3:24PM0.58m
1:28AM0.32m
3:56PM0.58m
1:46AM0.30m
4:31PM0.56m
2:03AM0.28m
5:11PM0.54m
Low Tide
6:53AM-0.02m
7:19PM0.15m
7:08AM-0.06m
8:02PM0.17m
7:26AM-0.09m
8:44PM0.18m
7:46AM-0.10m
9:27PM0.19m
8:10AM-0.10m
10:11PM0.20m
8:36AM-0.09m
11:00PM0.21m
9:05AM-0.08m
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:01
6:01
6:00
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
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6:53
6:53
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:55
6:55
6:57
1
2
1
Temp °C
23
24
24
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
24
23
23
23
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
20
22
21
20
19
20
19
18
19
19
19
18
19
20
21
22
22
22
23
22
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.5
NW
13
0.6
NNW
14
0.6
NNW
14
0.7
NW
13
0.8
NNW
12
0.9
NNW
12
0.9
NNW
13
0.9
NNW
12
0.8
NNW
12
0.7
NW
16
1
NW
15
0.9
NW
14
0.8
NW
13
0.8
NW
13
0.7
NW
12
0.6
NW
11
0.6
NW
11
0.8
NW
13
Energy kJ
84
59
37
82
134
127
162
184
215
265
226
174
278
418
272
205
199
149
99
76
196
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
10
0.4
NNW
10
0.4
NW
10
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.2
SSW
11
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
8
0.4
S
16
0.3
S
15
0.5
S
15
0.5
S
16
0.7
NNW
12
0.5
S
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
16
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
Energy kJ
42
41
25
36
36
12
20
18
81
41
110
129
117
104
69
263
128
150
163
92
89
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
10
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.3
NW
10
0.3
NE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
S
18
0.3
S
16
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
NW
18
0.4
S
13
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.2
NNW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.1
SW
21
0.4
SW
20
0.4
NW
14
0.2
SSW
19
Energy kJ
9
18
18
15
15
10
25
47
29
13
61
81
56
103
103
25
51
18
97
47
37
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
6
1.7
ENE
6
1.7
ENE
7
1.9
ENE
7
2.1
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
7
2.1
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
Energy kJ
223
137
141
247
162
163
140
233
248
317
449
319
310
494
456
441
361
376
302
283
257
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
3
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
49
49
50
49
50
50
49
60
110
49
56
58
49
49
49
49
49
49
18
18
49
Best forecast wave conditions in Oahu
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
3
2
2
3
2
1
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
4
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
7
7
6
5
6
6
7
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
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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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