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Power Plant surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 04 May 2026 HSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Power Plant surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Power Plant sea temperature is
25.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Power Plant this week:
The surf forecast for Power Plant over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Power Plant in the next 16 days are 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 14s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 5th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 8th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 8th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Power Plant over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Mon 11 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NW 12 | SSW 12 | NW 11 | SSE 6 | NW 10 | SSW 16 | NW 17 | SSW 18 | NW 14 | SSW 18 | S 17 | SSW 17 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SSW 13 | SE 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | NW 11 | |
414 | 49 | 237 | 14 | 145 | 86 | 235 | 107 | 521 | 106 | 151 | 100 | 25 | 45 | 58 | 37 | 58 | 35 | 33 | 106 | 169 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | |
High Tide | 4:49AM0.22m | 6:41PM0.64m | 5:17AM0.20m | 7:30PM0.62m | 6:41AM0.18m | 8:22PM0.60m | 9:40AM0.20m | 9:16PM0.58m | 11:40AM0.25m | 10:07PM0.56m | 12:22PM0.33m | 10:56PM0.53m | 12:55PM0.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:02AM0.20m | 10:24AM0.08m | 3:29AM0.19m | 10:52AM0.11m | 4:52AM0.18m | 11:22AM0.14m | 5:23AM0.16m | 5:41AM0.15m | 5:57AM0.12m | 4:16PM0.28m | 6:15AM0.10m | 6:00PM0.28m | |||||||||
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 | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — |
 | 6:58 | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 |
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Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
24 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NNW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 15 | NNW 12 | NNW 13 | NW 12 | NNW 12 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NW 11 |
 kJ | 414 | 309 | 237 | 204 | 145 | 125 | 96 | 1028 | 550 | 932 | 607 | 472 | 303 | 242 | 180 | 110 | 214 | 180 | 294 | 219 | 169 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | SSW 16 | NW 17 | SSW 18 | NW 14 | E 8 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 5 | ESE 6 | NNW 13 | SE 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 57 | 68 | 41 | 23 | 17 | 86 | 235 | 107 | 521 | 44 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 45 | 58 | 26 | 25 | 116 | 19 | 106 | 102 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | SSW 18 | E 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | S 17 | SSW 17 | SE 7 | E 5 | E 5 | SE 9 | SSW 13 | SE 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 56 | 49 | 12 | 14 | 102 | 16 | 146 | 69 | 104 | 106 | 151 | 100 | 25 | 13 | 8 | 37 | 58 | 35 | 33 | 10 | 11 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | E 5 | E 5 | — | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 55 | — | — | — | — | 13 | 12 | — | 30 | 33 | 62 | 173 | 144 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 26 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 158 |
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Information about the Power Plant Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Power Plant provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Power Plant can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Power Plant 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 (Power Plant) 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 Power Plant 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.
Power Plant 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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