Nanakuli Blackrocks surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA

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Nanakuli Blackrocks surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Nanakuli Blackrocks sea temperature is
25.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nanakuli Blackrocks this week:

The surf forecast for Nanakuli Blackrocks over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nanakuli Blackrocks in the next 16 days are 1.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 25) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 24th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 25th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 30th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nanakuli Blackrocks over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thu
30
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WNW
15
0.7
WNW
13
0.7
WNW
12
0.6
SSW
16
0.8
NNW
13
0.9
NW
13
0.9
NNW
12
0.9
NNW
12
0.9
NW
11
0.8
NNW
11
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
12
0.5
NW
13
0.6
NW
13
0.9
NNW
14
0.9
NNW
14
1
NNW
13
1.2
NNW
13
1.2
NNW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
121
181
160
169
229
249
255
251
211
151
140
114
83
73
88
132
362
318
335
423
437
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
10
ENE
15
NE
25
NE
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
ENE
15
E
20
ENE
15
ENE
15
E
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
20
E
25
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
25
ENE
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
10:09PM0.63m
11:56AM0.26m
11:10PM0.59m
12:49PM0.34m
00:02AM0.56m
1:29PM0.43m
00:45AM0.52m
2:03PM0.51m
1:22AM0.47m
2:35PM0.58m
1:57AM0.42m
3:05PM0.64m
2:29AM0.38m
3:35PM0.68m
Low Tide
6:19AM0.13m
3:34PM0.22m
6:44AM0.11m
5:25PM0.24m
7:06AM0.09m
6:47PM0.24m
7:26AM0.08m
7:53PM0.23m
7:45AM0.07m
8:49PM0.21m
8:04AM0.06m
9:39PM0.20m
8:24AM0.06m
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clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
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6:05
6:05
6:05
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:01
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6:53
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:55
6:55
6:57
6:57
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Temp °C
24
25
26
24
25
26
24
25
26
24
25
26
24
25
26
24
25
25
24
25
26
23
25
26
23
23
25
23
25
26
23
25
26
23
25
25
23
24
23
22
24
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NNE
10
0.7
WNW
13
0.7
NE
9
0.6
NNW
12
0.8
NNW
13
0.9
NW
13
0.9
NNW
12
0.9
NNW
12
0.9
NW
11
0.8
NNW
11
0.8
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
7
0.9
E
7
0.8
E
7
0.6
NW
13
0.9
NNW
14
0.9
NNW
14
1
NNW
13
1.2
NNW
13
1.2
NNW
13
Energy kJ
102
181
83
98
229
249
255
251
189
151
72
81
78
72
56
132
362
318
335
423
437
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NNW
12
0.6
NNE
9
0.7
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
12
0.7
NNE
8
0.6
SW
16
0.8
NNE
8
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.8
NE
8
0.7
NW
11
0.6
NNW
10
0.6
NNW
10
0.5
NW
10
0.5
NW
13
0.4
NNW
15
0.9
E
7
0.4
SE
6
0.9
ENE
6
0.8
E
6
0.5
S
16
Energy kJ
90
68
160
109
65
196
72
214
211
73
119
73
69
51
88
91
70
9
64
50
127
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WNW
15
0.5
E
5
0.4
ESE
5
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
E
6
0.6
N
8
0.7
SW
15
0.6
ENE
8
0.6
E
8
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.3
SSE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.3
SSW
12
0.4
SSE
6
Energy kJ
121
13
8
169
30
46
220
44
41
151
140
114
83
73
71
36
35
20
24
28
15
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
5
0.5
E
5
0.6
ENE
4
1.2
NE
6
1.1
ENE
8
0.7
E
5
1
NE
8
0.8
NE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.8
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
Energy kJ
12
12
11
86
146
22
117
71
32
50
79
75
82
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
Distance (km)
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Oahu
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
8
6
6
5
5
7
9
5
5
9
5
5
6
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Information about the Nanakuli Blackrocks Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Nanakuli Blackrocks provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Nanakuli Blackrocks can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Nanakuli Blackrocks 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 (Nanakuli Blackrocks) 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 Nanakuli Blackrocks 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.

Nanakuli Blackrocks is 6 km (4 miles) from Makakilo City. If you plan a vacation in Oahu, look for hotels and other accommodation in Makakilo City. Makakilo City has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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