Makapu'u Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.31° N 157.66° W

Issued: 1 pm 20 Jun 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 21 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, ENE swell with 415 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 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 26th Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 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 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Sat
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
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
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
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
15
0.5
S
15
0.5
S
20
0.5
S
19
0.6
S
18
0.7
NE
11
0.6
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.6
NE
10
1.1
ENE
7
0.6
S
19
0.7
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
S
16
1.8
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
7
1.4
E
7
1.7
ENE
7
1.8
ENE
7
1.9
ENE
7
1.9
ENE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
110
106
186
184
221
114
186
132
76
111
270
318
408
251
307
263
181
327
363
366
366
Wind (km/h)
25
NE
25
ENE
20
NE
25
NE
20
NE
20
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
25
NE
30
NE
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
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
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
2:10PM0.61m
10:24PM0.30m
Low Tide
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
5:46AM-0.05m
9:31PM0.25m
6:21AM-0.06m
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
<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
7:15
 mm
1
1
Temp °C
26
25
24
25
24
25
25
24
24
25
25
25
25
24
25
25
25
25
25
24
25
Feels °C
25
25
24
25
23
24
23
22
22
23
23
22
21
21
22
22
23
22
21
20
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.7
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.6
NE
11
0.7
E
5
0.7
NE
10
0.6
NE
10
0.8
NE
6
0.6
NE
9
0.6
S
19
0.7
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
S
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.9
NNE
7
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
S
13
Energy kJ
97
69
173
123
97
21
106
79
36
55
270
318
408
251
266
256
86
163
145
99
86
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
15
0.5
S
15
0.5
NE
8
0.5
S
19
0.6
S
18
0.7
NE
11
0.6
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.7
E
6
0.6
N
9
0.6
N
8
0.4
N
8
0.2
SSW
12
0.4
NE
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
9
0.6
SSW
14
0.4
SW
18
0.3
SSE
8
0.3
SSW
21
0.4
SSW
20
Energy kJ
110
106
31
184
221
114
186
132
33
55
47
21
14
24
14
15
165
80
13
90
129
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
8
0.4
SW
18
0.5
S
20
0.4
ESE
7
0.6
S
13
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.6
NE
10
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
16
0.3
S
10
0.1
NW
10
0.3
N
7
0.2
SSW
19
0.2
N
7
0.3
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
5
0.3
SW
18
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
Energy kJ
10
78
186
15
117
71
69
44
76
73
82
19
4
9
37
4
14
2
49
41
66
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
5
0.8
ENE
5
0.7
E
4
0.9
NE
8
0.9
ENE
4
0.4
ENE
4
0.8
ENE
5
1.3
ENE
5
1.1
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
6
1.8
ENE
6
1.7
ENE
6
1.6
ENE
6
1.8
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
7
1.4
E
7
1.7
ENE
7
1.8
ENE
7
1.9
ENE
7
1.9
ENE
7
Energy kJ
25
29
20
86
25
7
36
85
111
186
244
231
202
307
263
181
327
363
366
366
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
18
18
18
18
17
49
49
18
51
49
49
49
58
49
55
55
49
55
55
49
55
Best forecast wave conditions in Oahu
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
1
2
3
2
3
3
3
2
3
1
2
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
7
7
5
6
6
5
6
8
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
7
5
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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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