Makapu'u Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.31° N 157.66° W

Issued: 7 pm 17 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 18 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 18 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 18 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, S swell with 620 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 18 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period with S 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 Thursday (Jun 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s. 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 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy 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 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 18th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 18th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 18th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat night, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wed
24
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
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)
0.8
S
16
1.1
S
15
1
S
14
1
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
0.7
S
13
0.5
S
19
0.6
S
18
0.5
S
18
0.6
S
16
1.3
ENE
5
1.3
ENE
6
0.9
NE
9
1.6
ENE
7
0.7
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
321
522
423
394
219
219
166
101
110
106
173
184
221
150
186
95
113
123
223
318
408
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
10
E
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
E
20
ENE
15
ENE
15
E
25
ENE
20
ENE
20
NE
25
NE
25
ENE
25
NE
30
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
30
NE
Wind State
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
3:56AM0.24m
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
Low Tide
00:57AM0.18m
10:30AM-0.05m
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
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:14
7:14
7:14
7:15
7:15
7:15
7:15
7:15
 mm
3
Temp °C
25
26
26
26
25
25
25
25
26
25
24
25
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
Feels °C
26
28
28
30
26
26
25
26
25
25
23
24
23
23
22
21
22
21
21
21
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
13
1.1
S
15
1
S
14
1
S
14
0.8
S
13
1
E
6
0.9
E
6
0.6
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.7
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.6
NE
11
0.7
NE
11
0.6
NE
10
0.4
SSW
16
0.6
NE
10
0.9
NE
9
0.5
S
19
0.7
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
18
Energy kJ
218
522
423
394
219
66
49
101
68
69
173
123
96
114
85
86
59
123
190
318
408
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
16
0.9
ENE
5
0.8
E
5
0.8
E
5
0.4
SSW
18
0.8
S
13
0.7
S
13
0.4
S
16
0.5
S
15
0.5
S
15
0.6
E
7
0.5
S
19
0.6
S
18
0.5
S
12
0.6
S
16
0.4
S
12
0.5
N
8
0.5
N
8
0.5
NE
10
0.5
NE
9
0.3
N
8
Energy kJ
321
39
33
33
114
219
166
81
110
106
34
184
221
71
186
44
31
28
46
41
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ENE
5
0.4
NW
10
0.5
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
6
0.4
S
18
0.5
S
16
0.3
NW
8
0.3
NE
8
0.4
SW
18
0.5
NE
8
0.4
NE
10
0.6
S
13
0.5
S
18
0.5
S
12
0.4
N
7
0.4
S
11
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
N
8
0.2
SSW
12
Energy kJ
27
35
39
26
9
99
139
11
11
78
31
23
117
150
69
14
41
73
83
18
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
E
5
0.8
E
5
0.7
E
5
0.8
ENE
4
0.5
E
4
0.8
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
4
0.6
E
4
0.9
ENE
6
1.3
ENE
5
1.3
ENE
6
1.1
E
7
1.6
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
6
1.6
ENE
6
Energy kJ
42
36
27
26
8
64
25
14
55
95
113
107
223
151
173
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
Distance (km)
8
8
8
16
42
19
8
8
18
18
18
8
18
18
20
49
51
55
49
49
110
Best forecast wave conditions in Oahu
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
4
2
2
4
3
2
3
1
2
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
5
6
7
4
9
5
9
4
7
7
5
6
5
6
5
7
9
8
6
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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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