Makapu'u Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.31° N 157.66° W

Makapu'u WaveFinder

Issued: 1 pm 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Makapu'u sea temperature is
26.7° C
0.0° 

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 22 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, S swell with 861 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 1.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) 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 0.7m 16s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 27th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 17s

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


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