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Makapu'u surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Friday 09 Jan 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
25.2° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Friday (Jan 09) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period. 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 2.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 15s period and expected on Monday (Jan 12) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 9th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 9th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 15th Jan)8ft (2.4m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 24°C on Fri night, min 22°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds.

Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Fri
16
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.6
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.6
ESE
1.5
NNW
1
NNE
0.4
E
0.4
E
0.5
E
0.8
E
2
S
2.3
SSW
1.1
S
0.7
E
1.4
N
0.6
E
1.6
ENE
Period(s) (?)888888886488967668686
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)51826363465158431303919223848353431956512146145
Wind
(km/h)
5
NNE
5
NE
0
SW
10
ENE
10
SSE
15
SSW
20
WSW
25
N
30
N
25
NNE
25
ENE
20
ENE
10
SE
35
S
35
SSW
40
SW
30
NNW
35
N
35
NNE
40
NE
35
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		glassglassoncrosscross-
off		offcrosscrosscross-
on		ononcrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
on		onon
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:19PM
0.32
6:14AM
0.42
12:19AM 4:51AM
0.40 0.39
12:52AM
0.47
1:19AM
0.52
1:45AM
0.56
2:11AM
0.59
11:11AM
0.25
2:39AM
0.61
12:15PM
0.26
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:15AM
0.27
2:35PM
0.05
3:43AM
0.33
3:21PM
0.03
4:12PM
0.01
5:02PM
-0.02
5:47PM
-0.04
9:32AM
0.21
6:27PM
-0.07
9:26AM
0.20
7:05PM
-0.09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Fri
16
Sunrise-7:09--7:09--7:09--7:09--7:09--7:09--7:09-
Sunset--6:06--6:06--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:08--6:09
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
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rain showers
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rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
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Rain (mm)
-------41----2-132----
Temp. °C242424242424242322212222232424242322212021
Feels °C (?)272726262625252317161920232019202217151314
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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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