Nanakuli Tracks surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 20 Jan 2026 HST
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Nanakuli Tracks surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Nanakuli Tracks sea temperature is
24.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nanakuli Tracks this week:

The surf forecast for Nanakuli Tracks over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nanakuli Tracks in the next 12 days are 1.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 12s period and expected on Friday (Jan 23) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 21st Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Best Surf11AM (Wed 21st Jan)5ft (1.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 21st Jan)5ft (1.6m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nanakuli Tracks over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the N by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
4
4
3
3
2
2
1
0
0
0
2
2
0
1
1
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
NW
1.3
NW
1.1
NW
1.5
NW
1.6
NW
1.4
NW
1.2
WNW
1.2
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.5
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.6
NW
0.6
NW
0.5
NW
0.6
NW
0.5
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
S
0.4
SSW
Period(s) (?)161413161414141313121212121615141313121816
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)719676444108710318225084372951968191531711399911384529687
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSE
10
SSW
30
N
15
NNE
15
NE
15
NE
10
NNE
5
NNE
15
NNE
15
ENE
10
SE
10
ESE
5
E
10
SE
5
E
0
SSW
5
WSW
5
NE
0
ESE
5
SE
5
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
glassglassoffglassglassglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:03PM
0.30
5:31AM
0.69
5:53PM
0.34
5:57AM
0.64
6:51PM
0.38
6:22AM
0.57
8:00PM
0.42
6:45AM
0.49
9:20PM
0.48
7:03AM
0.41
10:43PM
0.55
11:56PM
0.62
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:14PM
0.13
10:17PM
0.09
12:37PM
0.12
11:00PM
0.14
1:00PM
0.11
11:50PM
0.22
1:26PM
0.10
12:59AM
0.29
1:55PM
0.09
2:52AM
0.35
2:32PM
0.08
3:20PM
0.07
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Sunrise7:11--7:11--7:11--7:11--7:11--7:11--7:11--
Sunset-6:14--6:15--6:15--6:15--6:16--6:16--6:17-
clear
clear
rain showers
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--2-------31-2-------
Temp. °C242423222322222322222221212120222322232423
Feels °C (?)242323212120222423222322212221242524252726
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Information about the Nanakuli Tracks Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Nanakuli Tracks provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Nanakuli Tracks can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Nanakuli Tracks 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 Tracks) 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 Tracks 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 Tracks is 5 km (3 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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