Makapu'u Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.31° N 157.66° W

Issued: 1 am 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Makapu'u sea temperature is
26.1° 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 1 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, ENE swell with 637 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 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 8AM. 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 13s period and expected on Friday (Jul 03) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 6th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat morning). Mainly strong winds.

Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
0.7
S
21
0.7
S
20
0.8
SSW
19
2.2
ENE
7
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
16
2.3
ENE
7
2.4
ENE
7
2.1
ENE
8
2.2
ENE
7
2.3
ENE
7
2.3
ENE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
468
468
432
355
302
382
201
322
372
441
377
486
489
408
457
545
627
469
516
588
542
Wind (km/h)
35
ENE
40
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
30
NE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
40
ENE
40
ENE
40
ENE
40
ENE
40
ENE
40
ENE
40
ENE
40
ENE
40
ENE
Wind State
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
4:46PM0.64m
2:33AM0.28m
5:14PM0.63m
3:22AM0.27m
5:39PM0.61m
4:22AM0.27m
6:00PM0.58m
5:41AM0.27m
6:18PM0.54m
7:34AM0.29m
6:34PM0.50m
10:04AM0.36m
6:48PM0.45m
Low Tide
8:42AM-0.07m
11:33PM0.21m
9:15AM-0.05m
00:07AM0.20m
9:47AM-0.01m
00:39AM0.17m
10:19AM0.04m
1:11AM0.15m
10:54AM0.11m
1:44AM0.11m
11:39AM0.20m
2:21AM0.07m
1:09PM0.29m
3:04AM0.02m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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>
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:54
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:15
7:15
7:15
7:15
7:15
7:15
7:15
 mm
Temp °C
25
25
24
25
25
24
25
25
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
25
24
24
Feels °C
24
22
21
22
23
21
23
22
21
20
21
21
20
20
20
20
19
20
21
19
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
1.3
NE
8
0.5
SSW
17
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
S
20
0.8
SSW
19
0.8
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
Energy kJ
180
183
143
134
123
116
201
157
203
215
377
486
418
408
457
337
380
284
280
273
250
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.3
SSW
20
0.4
SSW
20
0.4
SSW
19
0.5
S
18
1
E
8
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
22
0.7
S
21
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
8
0.1
SE
8
0.1
S
8
0.1
SE
10
Energy kJ
9
9
79
127
115
163
114
60
164
441
119
69
138
79
10
8
8
7
3
1
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
16
0.2
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
9
0.2
S
12
0.5
SSW
17
0.3
SW
17
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
NW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
15
0.3
NW
11
0.2
NNW
11
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
NW
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
SE
10
0.1
S
10
Energy kJ
20
20
8
9
8
12
168
45
57
24
35
54
19
12
17
17
4
2
4
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
2
ENE
7
2.2
ENE
7
2
ENE
7
2
ENE
7
2.3
ENE
7
2.4
ENE
7
2.1
ENE
8
2.2
ENE
7
2.3
ENE
7
2.3
ENE
7
Energy kJ
468
468
432
355
302
382
191
322
372
336
310
417
489
405
394
545
627
469
516
588
542
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
1
3
3
2
3
1
1
2
1
1
2
Distance (km)
55
56
49
49
110
49
49
49
49
49
58
49
58
63
50
110
111
56
110
110
58
Best forecast wave conditions in Oahu
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
4
2
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
7
5
7
6
6
5
4
5
5
9
7
5
5
9
9
7
7
8
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).

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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