Nimitz Beach surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 06 May 2026 HST
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Nimitz Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Nimitz Beach sea temperature is
25.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nimitz Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Nimitz Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nimitz Beach in the next 16 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 7th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 7th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 14th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nimitz Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wed
13
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
1
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
E
8
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
S
17
0.4
SSW
17
0.5
S
16
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
17
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
S
16
0.4
SSE
15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
146
114
33
104
151
100
131
46
71
69
58
34
33
106
102
97
144
124
73
66
82
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
0
S
0
E
10
NE
5
ESE
0
ENE
15
NE
15
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
NE
25
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
6:39AM0.22m
8:18PM0.62m
9:04AM0.22m
9:13PM0.60m
11:10AM0.28m
10:06PM0.58m
12:07PM0.36m
10:56PM0.56m
12:47PM0.45m
11:44PM0.52m
1:24PM0.56m
00:30AM0.48m
2:01PM0.66m
Low Tide
4:09AM0.21m
11:39AM0.15m
5:00AM0.19m
12:31PM0.20m
5:28AM0.17m
2:15PM0.26m
5:50AM0.14m
4:19PM0.29m
6:11AM0.11m
5:57PM0.29m
6:33AM0.08m
7:16PM0.27m
6:59AM0.05m
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
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5:58
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:54
5:54
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6:59
6:59
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:01
7:01
Temp °C
24
24
24
24
24
25
24
25
26
24
25
26
24
25
26
24
24
25
23
24
25
24
26
26
25
26
28
25
26
25
23
24
25
22
22
23
21
20
21
19
19
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
16
1
NW
15
0.8
NNW
12
1.1
NW
13
0.9
NW
12
0.9
NW
12
0.7
NW
12
0.6
NW
11
0.6
NW
11
0.5
NW
11
0.6
NW
12
0.6
NW
11
0.6
NW
12
0.6
NW
11
0.6
NW
11
0.5
NW
11
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
S
16
0.6
ESE
7
0.4
S
14
0.4
SSW
14
Energy kJ
146
441
171
437
248
240
132
96
73
57
110
103
112
99
73
56
144
124
42
66
82
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.8
NW
14
0.4
SSW
18
0.6
E
8
0.5
E
7
0.5
S
16
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.6
E
5
0.4
SSE
8
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
E
8
0.4
NW
10
0.3
NNW
10
0.4
SSE
15
0.4
NNW
9
0.4
NW
9
Energy kJ
33
33
245
104
41
24
131
46
71
69
20
28
33
106
102
21
35
20
73
34
21
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
10
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
E
8
0.4
E
8
0.5
S
17
0.4
SSW
17
0.3
SSW
12
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
E
8
0.2
SSW
10
0.2
SSE
8
0.4
SSW
17
0.3
S
16
0.3
NW
10
0.3
NNW
10
0.4
SW
15
0.3
S
14
Energy kJ
46
114
33
20
151
100
31
23
21
16
58
34
11
10
6
97
47
16
19
56
32
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NE
4
0.5
NE
4
0.6
NE
4
0.5
E
5
0.7
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
5
0.7
ENE
6
0.7
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
6
0.7
NNE
5
0.6
E
5
0.9
ENE
5
0.9
ENE
5
1.1
E
5
1.1
E
6
1.2
E
6
1.3
ENE
6
1.1
ENE
6
1.6
ENE
7
1.6
E
7
Energy kJ
14
8
12
11
47
19
33
28
40
24
20
46
40
66
82
109
117
95
232
247
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
3
3
7
3
3
3
3
3
7
10
10
10
10
7
150
8
18
150
11
20
151
Best forecast wave conditions in Oahu
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
3
3
4
2
2
4
2
2
3
3
1
3
3
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
8
5
5
9
9
7
5
5
6
8
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Information about the Nimitz Beach Surf forecast

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

Nimitz Beach 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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