Nanakuli Tracks Surf Guide

Nanakuli Tracks in Oahu is an exposed reef break that has inconsistent surf with no particular seasonal pattern. Ideal winds are from the east northeast. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the southwest. The quality of the surf isn't affected by the tide. Even when the surf is up, crowds are unknown. Beware of - Urchins - Rocks - Localism - Sharks.

Nanakuli Tracks Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
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25.5°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Nanakuli Tracks:

The best conditions reported for surf at Nanakuli Tracks occur when a Southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the East-northeast.

What's the best time of year to surf Nanakuli Tracks (for consistent clean waves)?

juneBest Season: summer
The best time of year for surfing Nanakuli Tracks with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Summer  and most often the month of June. Clean surfable waves are typically found 52% of the time in June while 0% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 48% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
52%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
0%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
48%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Nanakuli Tracks Location Map

Interactive Nanakuli Tracks surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Nanakuli Tracks is Honolulu International Airport (HNL) in Usa Oahu Isl., 22 km (14 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Nanakuli Tracks is Dillingham Airport (HDH), also in Usa Oahu Isl., 26 km (16 miles) away.

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Nanakuli Tracks Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Sunday, 17 May 2026, 14:30 Local Time
Sunday 17
11AM2PM5PM8PM
Wave (m)
0.6
SSE
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
Period (s) 11 15 15 15
Wind (km/h)
0
5
5
10
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Swell History at Nanakuli Tracks

Surf stats for Nanakuli Tracks, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Wind History at Nanakuli Tracks

Wind stats for Nanakuli Tracks, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.


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