Makapu'u Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.31° N 157.66° W

Makapu'u Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 23 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Makapu'u sea temperature is
27.5°C
0.5° 

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 23 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 9s period, E swell with 2,643 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 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 26th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Mainly near gales.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the ENE on Sat night, moderate winds from the E by Mon night).

Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
27
Monday
28
Tuesday
29
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Night
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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
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
E
10
2.1
E
9
2.2
E
8
2.5
E
8
2.5
E
8
2.5
E
8
3.5
E
8
3
E
8
3.5
E
9
4
ENE
9
4
E
9
4
ENE
9
4
ENE
9
3.5
ENE
9
2.5
E
8
2.2
ENE
8
2
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.3
SSW
12
1.7
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
922
775
544
784
745
866
1610
1383
2085
2544
2619
2544
2395
2018
947
599
497
416
404
428
370
Wind (km/h)
35
ENE
40
ENE
40
ENE
40
ENE
45
ENE
45
ENE
45
ENE
50
ENE
50
ENE
55
ENE
55
ENE
55
ENE
50
ENE
45
ENE
40
ENE
35
E
35
ENE
35
ENE
30
E
25
E
25
E
Wind State
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
1:26PM0.62m
1:08AM0.43m
1:43PM0.61m
1:45AM0.48m
1:59PM0.59m
2:24AM0.54m
2:15PM0.56m
3:06AM0.58m
2:31PM0.52m
3:51AM0.62m
2:47PM0.48m
4:42AM0.63m
2:59PM0.44m
Low Tide
7:39PM0.14m
6:53AM0.06m
7:53PM0.10m
7:30AM0.08m
8:12PM0.06m
8:10AM0.12m
8:33PM0.03m
8:53AM0.16m
8:58PM-0.01m
9:40AM0.21m
9:26PM-0.03m
10:35AM0.26m
9:58PM-0.03m
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6:18
6:18
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:25
6:24
6:23
6:22
6:22
6:21
6:20
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Temp °C
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
25
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26
25
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26
26
26
Feels °C
24
23
23
23
22
22
22
22
21
19
19
18
19
21
20
23
22
24
25
26
26
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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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