Populars surf forecast from 24 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 29 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 29 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, S swell with 620 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 24 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 17s period with S 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 Saturday (Oct 24) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Populars in the next 16 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 29) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Friday (Oct 30) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 24th Oct) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 29th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 29th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Populars over the next 16 days.
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