Populars surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with 7,331 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Populars this week:
The surf forecast for Populars over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Populars in the next 16 days are 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Populars over the next 16 days.
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