Makapu'u Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.31° N 157.66° W

Issued: 1 pm 18 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Makapu'u sea temperature is
26.0° C

Normal for this time of year

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 19 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 18 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, S swell with 423 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 1.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 18th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Thu
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
14
0.9
S
14
0.8
S
13
0.8
S
13
0.7
S
13
0.6
S
12
0.5
S
15
0.5
S
15
0.5
S
19
0.5
S
19
0.6
S
18
0.5
S
18
0.6
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.7
NE
10
1.4
ENE
6
0.6
S
19
0.7
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
18
2.1
ENE
7
1.8
ENE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
423
320
219
219
166
99
110
106
184
184
221
150
186
132
94
139
270
318
408
385
306
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
10
E
15
E
15
E
20
ENE
15
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
20
ENE
20
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
40
ENE
40
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
Wind State
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
6:26PM0.65m
5:25AM0.23m
7:03PM0.59m
7:32AM0.24m
7:35PM0.53m
9:59AM0.30m
7:59PM0.47m
11:40AM0.39m
8:14PM0.41m
12:35PM0.47m
8:13PM0.37m
1:11PM0.54m
1:42PM0.59m
Low Tide
1:45AM0.16m
11:16AM0.04m
2:28AM0.13m
12:07PM0.13m
3:06AM0.09m
1:16PM0.22m
3:40AM0.06m
3:17PM0.29m
4:11AM0.02m
6:05PM0.31m
4:42AM-0.01m
5:13AM-0.03m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:50
5:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:14
7:14
7:15
7:15
7:15
7:15
7:15
7:15
 mm
Temp °C
26
26
25
25
25
25
26
25
24
24
24
24
25
24
24
25
24
24
24
24
24
Feels °C
29
29
27
27
26
26
26
25
24
23
23
24
24
22
22
22
21
21
20
20
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
14
0.9
S
14
0.8
S
13
0.8
E
5
0.7
S
13
0.8
E
5
0.6
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.7
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.6
NE
11
0.7
NE
11
0.7
NE
10
0.6
NE
10
0.7
NE
10
0.5
N
7
0.6
S
19
0.7
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
S
16
0.7
SSW
16
Energy kJ
423
320
219
36
166
34
99
69
173
123
97
114
106
79
94
27
270
318
408
254
266
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ENE
5
0.4
NE
9
0.4
SSW
18
0.8
S
13
0.5
S
16
0.6
S
12
0.5
S
15
0.5
S
15
0.5
S
19
0.6
NE
8
0.6
S
18
0.5
S
12
0.6
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.5
N
7
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
N
8
0.4
N
8
0.3
N
8
0.3
N
8
0.2
SSE
9
Energy kJ
32
26
114
219
139
99
110
106
184
37
221
71
186
132
27
73
22
20
11
10
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
10
0.4
SSW
19
0.4
NE
6
0.4
S
18
0.4
NE
7
0.4
S
16
0.3
NW
8
0.4
SW
18
0.5
NE
8
0.5
S
19
0.6
S
13
0.5
S
18
0.5
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
11
0.4
S
11
0.4
SSW
16
0.3
NNE
8
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
SW
19
0.2
SSW
19
Energy kJ
34
125
9
99
19
81
10
78
31
184
117
150
69
44
41
37
82
13
14
15
37
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
5
0.8
E
5
0.8
E
5
0.7
E
5
0.7
ENE
5
0.6
E
4
0.7
E
4
0.7
E
4
0.6
E
4
0.8
E
5
1.1
E
5
1.1
E
6
1.4
ENE
6
1.7
ENE
6
1.5
ENE
6
1.4
ENE
6
2.1
ENE
7
1.8
ENE
7
Energy kJ
34
33
35
27
22
15
19
18
13
34
66
80
139
212
156
141
385
306
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
Distance (km)
8
8
8
42
18
8
18
18
18
18
18
49
18
49
56
55
49
55
111
49
49
Best forecast wave conditions in Oahu
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
1
2
3
2
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
4
4
5
8
9
7
7
6
6
6
5
6
5
5
7
6
7
9
7
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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).

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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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