Nimitz Beach surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA

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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
25.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (May 09) 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 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 9th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 9th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 14th May)6ft (1.8m) 8s

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 Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the ENE by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Fri
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
17
0.5
S
16
0.3
S
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
E
5
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
17
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
S
16
1.6
E
7
0.5
S
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
1.7
E
8
1.7
E
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
100
131
43
71
13
58
19
69
106
102
97
144
124
233
103
82
81
52
49
329
320
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
10
NE
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
35
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
40
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
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
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
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
1:15AM0.43m
2:40PM0.75m
2:00AM0.38m
Low Tide
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
8:22PM0.23m
7:27AM0.02m
9:23PM0.20m
7:59AM-0.01m
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clear
clear
clear
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clear
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
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7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:02
Temp °C
26
24
25
26
24
25
26
24
25
26
24
25
26
24
25
25
23
24
25
24
25
27
23
26
26
23
24
24
22
23
23
21
22
22
21
21
20
18
21
22
21
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
12
0.7
NW
12
0.6
NW
11
0.6
NW
11
0.5
NW
11
0.8
E
6
0.6
NW
11
0.6
NW
12
0.6
NW
11
0.5
NW
11
0.5
NW
11
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
S
16
0.4
NNW
10
0.5
S
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
NW
15
0.6
NW
14
0.6
NW
13
0.6
NW
12
Energy kJ
240
132
96
73
57
39
97
112
99
57
57
144
124
37
103
82
81
106
162
144
126
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
17
0.5
S
16
0.3
S
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
E
5
0.6
NW
12
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
E
8
0.5
NW
10
0.3
NW
10
0.4
SSE
15
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.3
SE
10
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
Energy kJ
100
131
43
71
13
108
19
33
106
102
30
53
16
73
21
20
14
52
47
133
125
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SW
14
0.4
NE
6
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
NW
13
0.3
SSW
19
0.2
SSW
10
0.2
SSE
8
0.4
SSW
17
0.3
S
16
0.3
NNW
10
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.3
S
14
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
13
0.3
SW
18
0.3
S
12
0.4
SSE
11
Energy kJ
34
31
29
33
13
58
28
69
10
7
97
47
19
42
56
32
30
28
49
25
47
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
7
0.6
ENE
5
0.7
ENE
6
0.6
ENE
6
1.1
NE
6
0.6
NE
6
0.7
E
6
1
E
5
1.2
E
6
1.3
ENE
6
1.1
E
6
1.3
E
6
1.3
E
6
1.6
E
7
1.6
E
7
1.8
ENE
7
1.9
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
7
1.9
ENE
7
1.7
E
8
1.7
E
7
Energy kJ
40
20
33
22
93
26
31
54
96
109
82
132
108
233
233
308
416
387
375
329
320
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
3
3
3
7
10
10
10
10
7
150
7
17
150
20
23
177
20
17
23
8
7
Best forecast wave conditions in Oahu
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
2
2
4
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
1
2
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
4
4
9
9
5
4
5
9
9
9
5
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
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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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