Nimitz Beach surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 18 Apr 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
24.8° 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 Saturday (Apr 18) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nimitz Beach in the next 16 days are 0.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 18) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Sat 18th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Best Surf 5PM (Sat 18th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 21st Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
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Rating
(10 max)
0
2
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
W
1.2
E
0.5
W
0.4
WSW
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.5
SW
0.6
W
0.6
W
0.7
W
0.8
W
0.8
W
0.8
W
0.7
W
0.6
W
0.6
W
0.4
W
0.6
W
0.6
W
0.6
SSW
Period(s) (?)12612111314131413161614141313131312131316
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)75115724384928410312717423126024922917111711544126123169
Wind
(km/h)
20
ESE
5
NNE
15
E
15
E
15
SE
5
NE
5
SE
10
ESE
5
S
10
S
5
WSW
5
ENE
5
SSW
5
NW
10
NE
0
SE
0
NNW
15
NE
15
E
20
ENE
15
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoffcrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcrossglasscross-
on
glasscross-
off
glassglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:02PM
0.80
4:25AM
0.34
5:50PM
0.80
5:02AM
0.28
6:44PM
0.77
5:48AM
0.24
7:46PM
0.73
7:09AM
0.21
8:55PM
0.69
9:45AM
0.22
10:06PM
0.65
11:42AM
0.29
11:09PM
0.62
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:43AM
-0.00
12:02AM
0.18
10:15AM
0.00
1:12AM
0.20
10:51AM
0.02
2:39AM
0.21
11:31AM
0.06
4:20AM
0.19
12:21PM
0.12
5:30AM 1:40PM
0.17 0.18
6:10AM
0.15
3:40PM
0.23
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Sunrise6:09--6:09--6:09--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:05--
Sunset-6:52--6:52--6:52--6:52--6:53--6:53--6:53-
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--1-----1-1----------
Temp. °C252424242424242424242424242424242524252624
Feels °C (?)252525242426262626272627272726272825252523
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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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