Makapu'u surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 23 Feb 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
24.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Makapu'u this week:

The surf forecast for Makapu'u over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Makapu'u in the next 12 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 24) 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 2.5m 14s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 24) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 1st Mar)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 5PM (Sun 1st Mar)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Most Powerful11AM (Tue 24th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Makapu'u over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat night).

Mon
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
NNE
3
NNE
3.5
NNE
3
NNE
1.5
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.7
NNE
1.6
NNE
1.3
NNE
1.4
NNE
1.2
NNE
1.1
NNE
1
NNE
0.9
NNE
0.9
NNE
0.8
NNE
0.9
E
0.9
NNE
0.9
NNE
0.9
NE
0.6
NNE
Period(s) (?)151514147712121112121111101010612111110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)15403482488930252282048907554155053682702221801351056123921516664
Wind
(km/h)
30
NE
20
NNE
35
NE
35
NE
30
NE
35
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
15
E
15
E
20
ENE
10
E
10
SE
15
ESE
10
SE
15
SSE
15
SSW
10
SW
15
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononononononononcross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:02PM
0.46
11:44PM
0.52
12:36AM
0.58
1:15AM
0.62
11:58AM
0.21
1:48AM
0.63
12:53PM
0.27
2:16AM
0.63
1:38PM
0.32
2:40AM
0.61
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:47PM
-0.03
3:30PM
-0.03
4:58PM
-0.05
8:37AM
0.14
6:00PM
-0.08
8:31AM
0.13
6:49PM
-0.09
8:40AM
0.10
7:31PM
-0.08
8:55AM
0.08
Mon
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Sunrise--6:54--6:54--6:52--6:52--6:52--6:50--6:50
Sunset6:31--6:31--6:32--6:32--6:34--6:34--6:34--
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
Rain (mm)
-------------------62
Temp. °C222221212120212121212121222222222223242422
Feels °C (?)171916161615151517161721212122222223242523
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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 12 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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