Nimitz Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Oahu, USA)

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Nimitz Beach Surf Guide

Nimitz Beach in Oahu is an exposed reef break that only works once in a while with no particular seasonal pattern. Works best in offshore winds from the north. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the best swell direction is from the south. There are left and right breaking reefs. Sometimes crowded. Watch out for sharks and rocks.

Nimitz Beach Spot Info

Type:	Rating:	Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
Reef	1	inconsistent	25.2°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Nimitz Beach:

The best conditions reported for surf at Nimitz Beach occur when a South swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the North.

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

mayBest Season: summer

The best time of year for surfing Nimitz Beach with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Summer and most often the month of May. Clean surfable waves are typically found 33% of the time in May while 30% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 37% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

33%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

30%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

37%

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Nimitz Beach Location Map

Interactive Nimitz Beach 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 Nimitz Beach is Honolulu International Airport (HNL) in Usa Oahu Isl., 16 km (10 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Nimitz Beach is Dillingham Airport (HDH), also in Usa Oahu Isl., 34 km (21 miles) away.

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Please note that some surf spot locations are approximate to protect their exact location while others are not shown at close zoom level.

Nimitz Beach Surf Forecasts:

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16 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 13:43 Local Time

m, °C	Tuesday 05
ft, °F	11AM	2PM	5PM	8PM
Wave (m)	E	E	E	E
Period (s)	7	7	7	7
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	on	cross- on	cross- on	cross

What does Nimitz Beach look like?

Latest photos from Nimitz Beach. Upload your own or view all photos on the gallery page.

Credit: fred abordo

Tides at Nimitz Beach

Current tide and informaton

For 'Ewa Beach, 7 km from Nimitz Beach.

Next High Water: 06:36pm | 0.67m

Next Low Water: 02:49am | 0.22m

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Nimitz Beach Sea Temperature

Very warm in and out of the water temperature at Nimitz Beach today, but forecast to be overcast. With sea temperatures of 25.2 °C and a wind chill of 24.0 °C, most surfers will choose a shorty, boardshorts or a summer suit.

Today, many surfers would wear a shorty.

Current Temp*: 25.2°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite